Settlements in North America Test

Front

What was Spain's main reason for establishing colonies in the Americas?

Back

gold

Front

Why were Protestants persecuted by Spain?

Back

Spain wanted everyone to be Catholic

Front

Who governed the Spanish colonies?

Back

Viceroys

Front

Who was the first to use slaves (Both Native and African)?

Back

Spain

Front

Why did France want to establish colonies?

Back

fur trade

Front

Who controlled the religious life of the French colonies?

Back

Catholics

Front

Louisiana was a proprietary colony for France. What does this mean?

Back

rule by one owner appointed by the king

Front

What helped France with fur trading? Options: Making fur factories, creating plantations, becoming allies with indigenous peoples, becoming allies with Spain

Back

becoming allies with indigenous peoples

Front

Why did England establish new colonies in America? Options: religious freedom, gold and jewels, fur, cedar wood

Back

religious freedom

Front

What was England's government like in the colonies?

Back

They set up their own government.