Colonization STAAR Quiz

Which European country was the first to establish colonies in the Americas?

• England

• Spain

• France

• Portugal

What was the main motivation for European colonization of the Americas?

• To acquire wealth and resources

• To promote cultural exchange

• To establish political dominance

• To spread Christianity

Which European country colonized the area that is now known as New York?

• England

• Netherlands

• Spain

• France

What was the name of the English colony established in 1607?

• Plymouth

• Jamestown

• Boston

• Roanoke

Who was the leader of the Jamestown colony?

• Christopher Columbus

• Pocahontas

• George Washington

• Captain John Smith

What was the economic system in which colonies existed for the benefit of the mother country?

• mercantilism

• socialism

• communism

• capitalism

Which European country colonized the area that is now known as Florida?

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

• England

What was the name of the French colony established in present-day Canada?

• New France

• Colonial France

• French Canada

• Old France

Which European country colonized the area that is now known as Massachusetts?

• England

• Portugal

• France

• Spain

What was the name of the Dutch colony established in present-day New York?

• Netherlands Colony

• Dutchland

• New Netherland

• New Amsterdam