Pedro Menendez de Aviles

Who was sent to drive out the French colonists from Florida?

• Hernan Cortes

• Christopher Columbus

• Pedro Menendez de Aviles

• Jean Ribault

What was the name of the first permanent settlement in the United States?

• Cape Canaveral

• Santa Elena

• Fort Caroline

• St. Augustine

What did Menendez rename Fort Caroline after taking control of it?

• San Mateo

• Santa Elena

• Cape Canaveral

• Mantanzas

What was the meaning of the Spanish word 'Mantanzas'?

• Sailors

• Settlement

• Ships

• Slaughters

What was the purpose of the wooden watchtower built at Mantanzas Inlet?

• Lookout for British ships

• Trading post

• Military training camp

• Missionary outpost

Which town became the capital of Spanish Florida?

• St. Augustine

• Fort Caroline

• Santa Elena

• Cape Canaveral

What was one of Pedro Menendez's goals regarding the Native Americans?

• To explore the Atlantic coast

• To establish outposts

• To convert them to the Catholic faith

• To trade gold for food

What did Menendez request all ships coming from Spain to carry?

• Soldiers

• Merchants

• Priests

• Settlers

What led to the period of Spanish missions in Florida history?

• The establishment of Santa Elena

• The building of St. Augustine

• The treaty with the Calusa Indians

• The Battle with the French

When did Pedro Menendez die?

• August 28, 1556

• September 17, 1574

• September 8, 1565

• July 4, 1549