Roanoke
The Roanoke colony was located in this present-day state.
North Carolina
What was granted by King James 1 to the Virginia Company of London to establish a new colony in North America?
A charter
Why did the French start to send explorers to the Americas in the 1530's?
They were looking for silver and gold
This Spanish explorer conquered the Inca empire.
Francisco Pizzaro
This is the estimated amount of enslaved Africans that were sent to the Americas
10-12 million
How old was Pocahontas in reality compared to the Disney version?
10-12 years old
She was the first English baby born in North America.
Virginia Dare
What was the first order of business when the 105 settlers landed at Cape Henry in Virginia?
to select a site to build a fort
Who established the French outpost after he sailed the St. Lawrence River?
Samuel de Champlain
This Spanish explorer conquered the Aztecs.
Hernando Cortes
Enslaved Africans were taken through this area before heading to North America.
The Caribbean (West Indies would be an acceptable answer)
Who did Pocahontas marry?
John Rolfe
This man led the first expedition to Roanoke
Sir Richard Grenville
Why was the site they chose not ideal ?
It turned into a swamp in the summer and was filled with mosquitoes and poisonous water.
What were most of the cities made up of in New France?
What were the three G's that Spanish conquistadors were searching for?
God, Gold, Glory
Why did the Spanish colonists turn to enslaved Africans as laborers?
The Native Americans were dying.
What name was Pocahontas baptized as after she married?
Rebecca
What was carved into a tree when John White returned?
"Croatoan"
Who took over leadership of the colony?
Captain John Smith
In the 16th & 17th Centuries, countries in Europe were fighting over what TWO things?
Land and resources
What did the Spanish believe they had a duty to do?
Convert the Native Americans to Christianity
Where were enslaved Africans especially needed to work?
Sugar plantations (especially in the West Indies and Brazil)
How did John Smith get injured?
Gunpowder exploded in his pocket
Why was John White stuck in England after returning there for supplies?
England and Spain were at war and there were no extra ships
What was the new rule that John Smith made?
"if you don't work, you don't eat"
What three colonies played an important role in shaping American culture?
Jamestown, Roanoke, Plymouth Colony
How were the Spanish conquistadors able to conquer two great empires?
They had superior military equipment
Where did the vast majority of enslaved Africans come from?
West Africa
In the Disney version, John Smith was tall, blond and handsome. What did he really look like?
He was short, with dark hair and full beard
Why was John White unable to search Hatteras island for the Croatoan?
Large storms prevented them from getting there
In the winter after John Smith left, what was it known as?
The "starving time"
In 1682, the French added this present-day state to its territories, helping to form New France.
Louisiana
Who did the Spanish king put in charge of each regions to rule in his name?
Viceroy
Why did the priest Bartolome de Las Casas suggest that Africans should replace forced Indian laborers?
He believed they were less likely to die from European diseases and they were used to doing hard farm work
Smith did not mention his "rescue" until after this event happened.
Pocahontas died
This explorer sailed by Roanoke in 1586 and agreed to take the remaining settlers along with him.
Sir Francis Drake
During the first year, how many of the original settlers died from diseases, germs from the water, and starvation?
about 1/2
Dutch East India Company
Dutch West India Company
What were the four social classes in the Spanish colonies?
What was one of the most hazardous jobs that Native Americans were forced to do?
Work in the gold and silver mines
What is believed to be Pocahontas's cause of death?
Smallpox, dysentery, or respiratory illness (from the smoke and fog of London)