European Colonization Questions
Which of the following was a main goal of Spanish colonization in the Americas?
A. To establish fur trade networks
B. To convert Native Americans to Christianity
C. To form alliances with Native tribes
D. To set up representative government
B. To convert Native Americans to Christianity
What was the most significant cause of Native American population decline after European contact?
A. Wars with European colonists
B. Forced conversion to Christianity
C. Diseases brought by Europeans
D. Loss of access to natural resources
C. Diseases brought by Europeans
Which colonial region had rocky soil, cold winters, and economies based on shipbuilding and trade?
A. New England Colonies
B. Middle Colonies
C. Southern Colonies
D. Spanish Colonies
A. New England Colonies
Cause: The Spanish introduced diseases like smallpox.
Effect:
INTERPRETED RESPONSE
What State did I get engaged in?
Maine
Which best describes the Columbian Exchange?
A. The trade agreement between England and its colonies
B. The system of forced labor in Spanish colonies
C. The transfer of plants, animals, people, and diseases between the Old and New Worlds
D. The boundary line between Spanish and Portuguese territory
C. The transfer of plants, animals, people, and diseases between the Old and New Worlds
The French relationship with Native Americans was different from the Spanish because the French:
A. Established large plantations worked by Native labor
B. Focused on fur trading and alliances with Native tribes
C. Tried to eliminate Native American cultures completely
D. Refused to interact with Native Americans
B. Focused on fur trading and alliances with Native tribes
The Middle Colonies were often called the “breadbasket colonies” because they:
A. Focused on shipbuilding and fishing
B. Grew large amounts of wheat and other grains
C. Relied heavily on enslaved labor for cash crops
D. Produced most of the colonies’ naval supplies
B. Grew large amounts of wheat and other grains
The Columbian Exchange brought new crops like potatoes and corn to Europe.
A. European population increased due to improved diets
B. Native Americans gained new political rights
C. The fur trade rapidly expanded
D. Colonists abandoned farming in the Americas
A. European population increased due to improved diets
Where did I grow up?
A. Staten Island
B. Rhode Island
C. Long Island
D. Grand Island
C. Long Island
The French colonization of North America was most focused on:
A. Gold mining
B. Fur trading
C. Plantation agriculture
D. Religious freedom
B. Fur trading
Which was a common effect of English colonization on Native Americans?
A. Increased freedom of movement
B. Displacement from their ancestral lands
C. Shared control of local governments
D. Equal partnerships in farming communities
B. Displacement from their ancestral lands
Which factor contributed most to the growth of slavery in the Southern Colonies?
A. The growth of large plantations that needed labor for cash crops
B. A shortage of farmland in the New England Colonies
C. The French focus on fur trading with Native Americans
D. The geographic isolation of the Appalachian Mountains
A. The growth of large plantations that needed labor for cash crops
Cause: The French focused on fur trading rather than large-scale farming.
Effect: ?
A. They relied on alliances with Native Americans
B. They created the encomienda system
C. They encouraged permanent English settlements
D. They developed plantation economies
A. They relied on alliances with Native Americans
I earned my bachelors degree at:
A. Long Island University
B. SUNY Geneseo
C. SUNY Oneonta
D. SUNY Plattsburgh
B. SUNY Geneseo
Which statement best explains why English colonists established the Jamestown settlement in 1607?
A. They sought freedom of religion
B. They hoped to profit from natural resources and trade
C. They wanted to escape the Black Plague
D. They planned to ally with Native Americans against Spain
B. They hoped to profit from natural resources and trade
Why were Native Americans more willing to ally with the French than with the English?
A. The French encouraged permanent settlements on Native land
B. The English offered more opportunities for self-government
C. The French were more interested in trade than in taking land
D. The English provided stronger military protection
C. The French were more interested in trade than in taking land
Which colonial region was most religiously diverse, with groups such as Quakers, Catholics, and Jews?
A. New England Colonies
B. Middle Colonies
C. Southern Colonies
D. Spanish Colonies
B. Middle Colonies
The English established permanent farming settlements.
Effect: ?
A. They caused conflicts with Native Americans over land ownership
B. They relied heavily on Native Americans for food and labor
C. They avoided building towns and governments
D. They discouraged migration from England
A. They caused conflicts with Native Americans over land ownership
My favorite football team is:
A. NY Giants
B. NY Jets
C. NY ISLANDERS
D. Kansas City Chiefs
A. NY Giants
Which of the following best compares Spanish and English colonization?
A. Both focused mainly on fur trading
B. The Spanish relied more on converting Native Americans, while the English sought land for farming
C. The English were stricter about enforcing Catholicism than the Spanish
D. The Spanish developed representative government, while the English opposed it
B. The Spanish relied more on converting Native Americans, while the English sought land for farming
Which of the following best describes the overall long-term impact of European colonization on Native Americans?
A. Preservation of Native cultures through cultural blending
B. Rapid population growth and territorial expansion
C. Massive population loss, land dispossession, and cultural disruption
D. Equal integration into colonial governments and economies
C. Massive population loss, land dispossession, and cultural disruption
Which statement best compares the governments of the colonial regions?
A. New England had town meetings, while the Southern Colonies had county governments led by wealthy planters.
B. The Middle Colonies had the strictest religious governments, while New England practiced separation of church and state.
C. Southern Colonies gave the most voting rights to all men, while New England restricted government to women.
D. New England and Southern Colonies both practiced direct democracy equally.
A. New England had town meetings, while the Southern Colonies had county governments led by wealthy planters.
The demand for labor grew on Southern plantations.
Effect: ?
A. Colonists ended the use of indentured servants
B. The transatlantic slave trade expanded
C. Colonists abolished slavery in the Middle Colonies
D. The Spanish ended the encomienda system
B. The transatlantic slave trade expanded
What was my position I played in high school soccer?
Goalie