French Colonization in Florida

Who was the French explorer that first sailed to Florida in 1562?

• Pedro Menéndez de Avilés

• Jean Ribault

• René Goulaine de Laudonnière

• Christopher Columbus

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

• Fort Caroline

• Fort Charles

• Charlesfort

• Fort Ribault

Why did the French want to establish a colony in Florida?

• To find gold

• To compete with Spain for riches

• To escape from France

• To trade with the Native Americans

What was the name of the river where Jean Ribault first landed in Florida?

• Mississippi River

• River of May

• St. Johns River

• Hudson River

What was the shape of the fort built by Laudonnière at Fort Caroline?

• Square

• Circle

• Triangle

• Rectangle

What was one reason the French colonists at Fort Caroline struggled to survive?

• They had too many supplies

• They partnered with the Saturiwa Timucua's enemies

• They were attacked by the English

• They had no leader

Who led the Spanish forces that attacked Fort Caroline?

• Hernán Cortés

• Francisco Pizarro

• Pedro Menéndez de Avilés

• Juan Ponce de León

What happened to Jean Ribault during the Spanish attack on Fort Caroline?

• He escaped to France

• He was captured and imprisoned

• He was killed

• He joined the Spanish forces

How did the Spanish learn about the location of the French colony?

• They followed the French ships

• They captured some French colonists

• They were told by the Native Americans

• They found a map

What did René Goulaine de Laudonnière do after escaping the Spanish attack?

• He returned to Florida

• He wrote a book about his experiences

• He became a Spanish soldier

• He built another fort