Colonization of North America

Use the information to answer the question. At dinner tonight, the family will eat grilled whale that was cooked by my father. He has been away for days trying to harpoon this big fish, Now, he has brought us some to eat. Yummy! -Johnny Smith, 9 year old colonist In which colonial region does Johnny MOST LIKELY live?

• Southern Colonies

• Mid-Atlantic Colonies

• New England Colonies

• Northwestern Colonies

Colonization of _____ America

Which empire had the most colonists in North America?

• French

• Spanish

• England

• Dutch

Where did the Spanish settle in North America?

• Florida

• California

• Mexico

• New Netherland

The US originally comes from colonies made by which European country?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Portugal

What interested party did both the Spanish and the French share?

• Settlers

• Conquistador

• Fur Traders

• Priests

What primary economic activity did both the French and Dutch share?

• Shipping

• Fur Trade

• Agriculture

• Conquest Labor

What settlements did both the French and the Dutch share?

• Trading posts

• Farms

• Towns

• Missions

The land the became known as the colony of New York was first owned by what country?

Country that claimed most of the Atlantic coast of North America.

• Spain

• France

• England