Colonization & Lesson 7, Section 1: Quick Review

Who was the first European explorer to reach the Americas?

• Christopher Columbus

• Marco Polo

• Vasco da Gama

• Amerigo Vespucci

Which European country sponsored Christopher Columbus' voyage?

• Spain

• France

• Italy

• Portugal

What was the main goal of European exploration in the Americas?

• To establish independent colonies and break away from European control

• To establish peaceful relations with the Native Americans and learn from their culture

• To conquer and enslave the Native Americans for labor

• To find new trade routes and resources, spread Christianity, and expand their empires.

Which European country established the first permanent settlement in North America?

• France

• England

• Portugal

• Spain

What was the main cause of the French and Indian War?

• Religious differences between the French and British

• Disagreement over the use of the Mississippi River

• Dispute over the Ohio River Valley

• Lack of resources in the French colonies

Which two European powers fought against each other in the French and Indian War?

• Germany and France

• Great Britain and France

• Italy and France

• Spain and France

What were the consequences of the French and Indian War for France?

• France lost its North American territories to Great Britain and incurred a large amount of debt.

• France formed an alliance with Native American tribes and successfully defended its territories against British invasion.

• France experienced a period of economic growth and prosperity as a result of the war.

• France gained control of North American territories from Great Britain and became a dominant power in the region.

What were the consequences of the French and Indian War for Britain?

• Britain gained control of Canada and all French territories east of the Mississippi River, but also incurred a large debt and increased taxes on the American colonies.

• Britain lost control of Canada and all French territories east of the Mississippi River

• Britain gained control of all French territories in North America

• Britain incurred a large debt but did not increase taxes on the American colonies

The French and Indian War was part of the

• Revolutionary War

• Seven Years' War

• French Revolution

• Civil War

______ proved his military value during The French and Indian War.

• Benjamin Franklin

• Edward Braddock

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson