Florida Studies Weekly - Week 13

Why did European monarchs usually send explorers to the Americas?

• to fill in blank areas on maps

• to discover natural resources

• to establish new trade routes

• to bring new people to Europe

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SS.4.A.3.2

SS.4.A.3.3

Did Sir Francis Drake die in a Spanish prison?

• True

• False

What country first settled St. Augustine?

• England

• France

• the Netherlands

• Spain

What was the purpose of privateers? (Choose ALL that apply)

• Privateers allowed monarchs to plunder goods and resources from rival monarchs

• Allowed monarchs to establish their power across the oceans

• Allowed sailors to explore.

• It was more fun.

Why did European explorers create settlements in Florida?​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ ​ (c)  

• They wanted to control Florida.
• They wanted to establish a military presence.
• They wanted a center to spread Christianity
• They thought it was a nice place.
• They landed in the wrong place.

What was the difference between a pirate and a privateer?

• Pirates did not raid settlements.

• Privateers owned their own ships.

• Pirates gave away the goods they stole.

• Privateers were protected by a monarch.

Was the main purpose of St. Augustine to be a trade center in the Americas?

• True

• False

What was the first Spanish settlement named after?

• a local tribe

• a Catholic saint

• a body of water

• a Spanish monarch

What was one purpose of St. Augustine?

• to serve as a trade center

• to host foreign ambassadors

• to establish a military presence

• to become the capital of New Spain