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The French and Dutch in North America

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Read each statement and identify who it refers to:


At first, they thought they had found the Northwest Passage.

a)

Dutch

b)

English

c)

French

2.

Read each statement and identify who it refers to:


They raised crops and made products to sell in Europe.

a)

Dutch

b)

English

c)

French

3.

Read each statement and identify who it refers to:


Missionary work was important to them.

a)

Dutch

b)

English

c)

French

4.

Read each statement and identify who it refers to:


They fought deadly wars against the Iroquois.

a)

Dutch

b)

English

c)

French

5.

Read each statement and identify who it refers to:


Many came seeking freedom of religion.

a)

Dutch

b)

English

c)

French

6.

Read each statement and identify who it refers to:


Most settled in or near New Amsterdam.

a)

Dutch

b)

English

c)

French

7.

Read each statement and identify who it refers to:


Traders traveled far to the west looking for furs.

a)

Dutch

b)

English

c)

French

8.

Read each statement and identify who it refers to:


Who did Hudson claim the Hudson River Valley for?

a)

Dutch

b)

English

c)

French

9.

Read each statement and identify who it refers to:


Who invited settlers from other countries to come to New Netherland?

a)

Dutch

b)

English

c)

French

10.

A shortcut by water across North America to Asia.

a)

Voyage

b)

Commerce

c)

Northwest Passage

11.

The business of buying and selling goods.

a)

Voyage

b)

Commerce

c)

Northwest Passage