European Settlements in North America Test Review

Which region did Spain colonize in North America?

• From Mexico to Canada, from the Rockies to the Pacific Ocean, and Florida

• From the East Coast to the Mississippi River

• From the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico

• From the Appalachian Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean

What was the first permanent European settlement in North America established by Spain?

• St. Augustine

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

• Quebec

What economic benefits did Spain gain from its colonies in North America?

• Wealth from gold and silver

• Timber and fur trade

• Agricultural products

• Manufactured goods

Who were the main types of settlers from Spain in North America?

• Missionaries and Conquistadors

• Farmers and Traders

• Artisans and Merchants

• Nobles and Peasants

What is the role of missionaries in the context of Spanish colonization?

• A person who travels to a territory or community in order to make converts to his or her religion

• A person who explores new lands for wealth

• A person who trades goods with Native Americans

• A person who builds settlements and farms

What were the learning goals mentioned in the study guide?

• Explain why European nations explored and colonized North America and explain why conflict developed between European colonizers in North America

• Understand the geography of North America and learn about the native tribes

• Learn about the agricultural practices of Native Americans and the trade routes

• Study the languages spoken by European settlers and Native Americans

What was the economic benefit to the motherland from Spanish colonies?

• Wealth from gold and silver

• Timber and fur trade

• Agricultural products

• Manufactured goods

Which region did France colonize?

• The Atlantic Seaboard

• From the Appalachian Mts to the Rocky Mountains, New Orleans through Canada

• Northern Canada

• The Caribbean Islands

What types of settlers did France primarily send to their colonies?

• Farmers and miners

• Missionaries and fur trappers

• Soldiers and sailors

• Merchants and craftsmen

What was the main reason for the Netherlands' exploration?

• To find gold

• To escape religious persecution

• To find an all-water route to Asia (Northwest Passage)

• To establish a new government