Spanish Contact and American Indians 31c

Which Spanish explorer is known for leading an expedition through the southeastern United States, including present-day Georgia and Florida?

• Francisco Pizarro

• Hernando DeSoto

• Juan Ponce de León

• Christopher Columbus

What was the primary purpose of the Spanish missions established along the barrier islands of Florida?

• To find gold and silver

• To convert Native Americans to Christianity

• To establish trade routes with England

• To build military forts

Which of the following was a major consequence of Spanish contact with American Indians?

• The spread of European diseases

• The invention of the printing press

• The end of the Atlantic slave trade

• The discovery of the Pacific Ocean

What was one common trade item exchanged between the Spanish and American Indians during early contact?

• Horses

• Potatoes

• Silk

• Tea

Describe one way in which Hernando DeSoto’s expedition affected Native American communities in the southeastern United States.

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Explain how the establishment of Spanish missions along the barrier islands influenced the culture of Native American groups in Florida.

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How did trading with the Spanish change the daily lives of Native Americans? Give one example.

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What happened to many Native American populations after diseases like smallpox were brought by the Spanish? Use one fact to support your answer.

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How did Spanish missions change the religious beliefs or traditions of Native Americans? Give one example.

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Choose one effect of Spanish contact with Native Americans (such as trade, disease, or missions) and explain how it changed Native American life.

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