Chapter 4 Europeans Come to New York

Why did European explorers come to what is now New York?

• To find gold

• To establish colonies

• They were looking for a shorter route to Asia

• To trade with Native Americans

Which ship did Henry Hudson sail into New York Bay?

• The Mayflower

• The Santa Maria

• The Half Moon

• The Discovery

Who named a large lake in northern New York after himself?

• Christopher Columbus

• Samuel de Champlain

• John Cabot

• Ferdinand Magellan

What was one of the earliest settlements in what is now New York?

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

• New Amsterdam

• Roanoke

Which of the following was NOT a major type of work in the New Netherland settlement?

• Fur trading

• Farming

• Gold mining

• Shipping

What was notable about the languages spoken by the people of New Netherland?

• They spoke only Dutch

• They spoke only English

• They spoke many languages

• They spoke only French

What did the Dutch West India Company NOT encourage?

• Fair trade

• Unfair treatment of Native Americans

• Peaceful negotiations

• Cultural exchange

What would a patroon receive for bringing settlers to New Netherland?

• Money

• Land

• Gold

• Ships

Is it true that only boys attended school in New Netherland?

• Yes, only boys attended

• No, both boys and girls attended

• Yes, but only in summer

• No, only girls attended

Why did the English want to take control of New Netherland?

• To find gold

• To control the east coast of North America

• To establish a new religion

• To build a new capital