French Exploration of Florida

Who was sent from France to Florida in 1562 to explore the area and begin a new colony?

• René de Laudonnière

• Queen Elizabeth of England

• Jean Ribault

• The Huguenots

What was the name of the river where Jean Ribault landed and renamed it "River of May"?

• St. Augustine River

• St. Johns River

• Charlesfort River

• Fleur-de-lis River

What did Jean Ribault build at the mouth of the river to mark his visit and claim it for France?

• A fort

• A settlement

• A stone monument

• A church

Where did Jean Ribault go to raise money for supplies after religious conflict broke out?

• Spain

• South Carolina

• England

• France

What was the name of the fort built by the Huguenots in South Carolina?

• Fort Ribault

• Fort Elizabeth

• Fort St. Augustine

• Charlesfort

Who led an expedition of 304 Huguenot colonists to rescue Charlesfort in South Carolina?

• Jean Ribault

• Queen Elizabeth of England

• René de Laudonnière

• The Spanish settlers

Why was life difficult for the Protestant Huguenots in Catholic France?

• They were not allowed to build forts.

• They were not allowed to sail to other countries.

• They were not allowed freedom to worship.

• They were not allowed to claim new lands.

What was the name of the fort built by the French at the mouth of the St. Johns River in Florida?

• Fort St. Augustine

• Fort Caroline

• Fort Ribault

• Fort Menendez

Who led the French to explore the interior of the new territory in Florida?

• Pedro Menendez de Aviles

• Jean Ribault

• René de Laudonnière

• The king of France

What did some of the colonists do when they no longer believed in Laudonnière's leadership?

• They built another fort

• They started farming

• They became pirates and raided Spanish treasure ships

• They went back to France immediately