Overview of Exploration of the New World

Which European country was the first to settle in North America?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Holland

What were the Spanish known for in North America?

• Bringing disease and enslaving native peoples

• Establishing positive relationships with native people

• Seeking a western route to Asia

• Expanding the French empire

Which European power established a positive relationship with the native people?

• France

• Spain

• England

• Holland

Which European power sought a western route to Asia, wealth, and to expand their empire?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Holland

Which European power sought a northwest passage to Asia, wealth (fur trade), and to expand their empire?

• France

• Spain

• England

• Holland

Which English colony was the first attempt at colonization in North America?

• Roanoke Island

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

• Quebec

What happened to the Roanoke Island colony?

• It vanished

• It was attacked by Native Americans

• It was successful

• It was abandoned

Where was Jamestown settled?

• In the Middle Colonies

• Along the Chesapeake Bay

• In New Hampshire

• In the Lower South

How many enslaved persons were brought to the New World per year in the 17th century?

• 100

• 500

• 1000

• 15000

Which English colony was settled by the Pilgrims?

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

• Roanoke Island

• Quebec