WorksheetsCh. 4 Early Colonies (Social Studies)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What nation started colonies in the America's first?
England
France
Netherlands
Spain
What did Spain start in the borderlands of New Spain to convert Native Americans to Christianity?
missions
haciendas
plantations
presidios
Which colony made huge profits as a result of tobacco sales to Europe?
Brazil
New Netherland
Virginia
Plymouth
What was England's first PERMAMENT settlement in North America?
Roanoke
Jamestown
Plymouth
New Amsterdam
Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
a photo of reenactors at Jamestown
Pochantoas movies (such as Disney)
a recent book someone wrote about Jamestown
John Smith's book A Description of New England
What is an advantage of settling along a bay?
Land along a bay is always just right for settling.
It provides a good area for defense against Native Americans.
The bay is good for drinking water.
The location near the harbor and close to the ocean is good for shipping and trading.
How did Tisquantum help the first colonists in New England?
He taught them farming.
He taught them to speak the Native language.
He was an ally and helped fight against the Spanish.
He led explorations or surrounding areas.
In which present-days states did the Dutch establish New Netherlands?
New York & New Jersey
Pennsylvania & Delaware
Maryland & Virginia
Massachusetts & Rhode Island
Which part of North America did La Salle claim for France in 1684?
land along St. Lawrence River
Mississippi River Valley
Great Lakes region
land along the Rio Grande
Which of the events happened FIRST?
William Bradford and the Pilgrims establish Plymouth.
The Dutch establish New Amsterdam.
Pedro Menendez
de Aviles establishes St. Augustine.
Samuel de Champlain establishes Quebec.
