Spanish and European Colonization of the USA Quiz

Which country sponsored Christopher Columbus' voyage to the Americas?

• Spain

• England

• Portugal

• France

Which European country established the first permanent settlement in the Americas?

• England

• Spain

• France

• Portugal

What was the name of the first successful English colony in the Americas?

• Plymouth

• Roanoke

• Jamestown

• Santa Fe

Which European country established the 13 colonies in North America?

• France

• England

• Portugal

• Spain

What did Europeans bring with them that killed the majority of natives?

• diseases

• boots with the fur

• horses

• a sea route to the Indies

What was the first of the 13 original colonies?

• Virginia
• New York
• Pennsylvania

The first group of settlers came to the New England colonies in Plymouth aboard the:

• Nina
• Santa Maria
• Mayflower

Plymouth Colony was in what state?

• Pennsylvania
• Virginia
• Massachusetts
• New York

The colonists in Plymouth came from England looking for:

• religious freedom
• gold
• furs
• free land

Which of the following were reasons for the establishment of the 13 English colonies?

• Religious Freedom and economic opportunity
• To spread religion to Native Americans and search for gold
• To establish slavery and religious freedom
• To fight against tyranny and create a utopian society