Colonization and Independence

Which European country colonized most of the Americas?

• Portugal

• France

• England

• Spain

What was the main reason for colonization of the Americas?

• Wealth and resources

• Population growth

• Desire for adventure

• Religious freedom

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

Which country was the first to gain independence in Latin America?

• Mexico

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Haiti

Who led the decolonization movement in India?

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Rajendra Prasad

• Subhash Chandra Bose

• Jawaharlal Nehru

Which country was the last British colony to gain independence?

• Australia

• Canada

• Hong Kong

• India

Which country was the first to gain independence in Africa?

• Nigeria

• Ethiopia

• South Africa

• Kenya