European Settlers in America Quiz

Which countries did the first European settlers in America come from?

• England

• Spain

• France

• All of the above

Why did people from England come to America?

• For religious freedom

• For economic opportunities

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What were the Spanish settlers searching for in America? Choose all that apply.

• Land

• Gold

• A new religion

• Spices

• New People

Which city in Florida is the oldest permanent European settlement in the United States?

• Miami

• Orlando

• Tampa

• St. Augustine

Who founded St. Augustine in Florida?

• Pedro Menéndez de Avilés

• Juan Ponce de Leon

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernán Cortés

What did Juan Ponce de Leon search for in America?

• The Fountain of Youth

• Gold

• Religious freedom

• A route to the Pacific

True or False: For a long time, Florida was under the rule of Spain before it became apart of the United States.

• True

• False

What is the main reason European settlers came to America?

• Religious freedom

• Economic opportunities

• Exploration

• All of the above

Which one is not a country that European settlers came from to explore America?

• Germany

• France

• Spain

• England