Ch. 4 Early Colonies (Social Studies)

What nation started colonies in the America's first?

• England

• France

• Netherlands

• Spain

What did Spain start in the borderlands of New Spain to convert Native Americans to Christianity?

• missions

• haciendas

• plantations

• presidios

Which colony made huge profits as a result of tobacco sales to Europe?

• Brazil

• New Netherland

• Virginia

• Plymouth

What was England's first PERMAMENT settlement in North America?

• Roanoke

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

• New Amsterdam

Which of the following is an example of a primary source?

• a photo of reenactors at Jamestown

• Pochantoas movies (such as Disney)

• a recent book someone wrote about Jamestown

• John Smith's book A Description of New England

What is an advantage of settling along a bay?

• Land along a bay is always just right for settling.

• It provides a good area for defense against Native Americans.

• The bay is good for drinking water.

• The location near the harbor and close to the ocean is good for shipping and trading.

How did Tisquantum help the first colonists in New England?

• He taught them farming.

• He taught them to speak the Native language.

• He was an ally and helped fight against the Spanish.

• He led explorations or surrounding areas.

In which present-days states did the Dutch establish New Netherlands?

• New York & New Jersey

• Pennsylvania & Delaware

• Maryland & Virginia

• Massachusetts & Rhode Island

Which part of North America did La Salle claim for France in 1684?

• land along St. Lawrence River

• Mississippi River Valley

• Great Lakes region

• land along the Rio Grande

Which of the events happened FIRST?

• William Bradford and the Pilgrims establish Plymouth.

• The Dutch establish New Amsterdam.

• Pedro Menendez

  de Aviles establishes St. Augustine.

• Samuel de Champlain establishes Quebec.