Colonial Period

Which three European countries sent explorers to America to claim land and spread their religion?

• Spain, France, and England

• Portugal, Italy, and Germany

• Norway, Sweden, and Denmark

• Russia, Poland, and Greece

What were the three main reasons Europeans wanted to explore and settle in America?

• To spread religion, find wealth, and claim land

• To escape war, find peace, and build schools

• To trade spices, learn languages, and make friends

• To discover new animals, study plants, and draw maps

What was the first permanent English settlement in Virginia?

• Jamestown (1607)

• Plymouth (1620)

• Massachusetts Bay Colony (1630)

• New Amsterdam (1624)

Who founded the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

• Puritans

• Pilgrims

• Spanish Missionaries

• Dutch Traders

What was one of the main goals of Spanish explorers in America?

• To find gold and spread Christianity

• To trade furs and build schools

• To establish democracy and trade spices

• To study plants and draw maps

Which group were the original people living in America before European settlers arrived?

• Native American Tribes

• Spanish Explorers

• French Traders

• English Settlers

What did many explorers hope to find in America?

• Gold, silver, and other riches

• New languages and cultures

• Exotic animals and plants

• Friendly native tribes

Which settlement was founded by Puritans who wanted to build a society based on their religious beliefs?

• Massachusetts Bay Colony (1630)

• Plymouth (1620)

• Jamestown (1607)

• New Amsterdam (1624)

Who was a key leader of the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

• John Smith

• William Bradford

• John Winthrop

• Pocahontas

Which colony was established by the Pilgrims?

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

• St. Augustine

• Roanoke