French & Spanish Colonization Video

What was the primary interest of the French in North America?

• Establishing religious missions

• Acquiring land

• Mining for gold

• Trading furs

Which river did French explorers Joliet and Marquette explore?

• Colorado River

• Missouri River

• Mississippi River

• Hudson River

Which city was established by the French at the mouth of the Mississippi River?

• San Diego

• New Orleans

• Quebec

• Detroit

What is St. Augustine known for?

• Capital of New France

• First French settlement

• Site of a major battle

• Oldest city in the United States

What was the primary purpose of the Spanish missions in the American Southwest?

• Military defense

• Trade with Native Americans

• Convert Native Americans to Christianity

• Mining operations