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100
Which document is the FIRST form of Self Government in the colonies?
Mayflower Compact
100
Who gave permission to start English colonies in America?
King James I.
100
What trade made the French rich in North America?
The fur trade.
100
Name a current day location where Spanish Colonization occured?
Mexico, Southeastern United States (Florida, Georgia, Alabama), Southwestern United States (Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Nevada)
100
Which European country is Mr. Cortez in that established 13 colonies in North America?
England (Great Britain)
200
The Virginia House of Burgesses is the first form of what type of government in the colonies?
Representative Government
200
Which Colony was originally established by a company that named the colony after Queen Elizabeth I, also known as "The Virgin Queen" ?
Virginia.
200
What religion did the French missionaries try to spread to the Native Americans?
Catholicism / Christianity.
200
Which Spanish Conquistador explored southwestern Texas looking for the seven cities of gold?
Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca
200
Which movie franchise also describes an evil Galactic Empire that took that spread its culture across the universe?
Star Wars
300
This document is considered the FIRST written constitution in the colonies?
The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
300
Who helped save Jamestown by making people work?
Capt. John Smith.
300
What major waterway did the French control from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico?
The Mississippi River
300
What city was built on the ruins of Tenochtitlán (Aztec Empire)?
Mexico City.
300
Which former current country was this picture taken in that was once a former Spanish Colony?
Mexico
400
This document protected the rights of the English people and guaranteed certain rights. It served as the example for the Americans version later proposed in 1789.
English Bill of Rights
400
What group came to America for religious freedom on the Mayflower?
The Pilgrims/Puritans.
400
Which current US State was named after the French King Louie XIX also known as the "Sun King"
Louisiana
400
Which Spanish Conquistador conquered the Aztec Empire?
Hernán Cortés
400
Vatican City is the smallest country in the world and is home to which major world religion that was spread across North America by France and Spain?
Catholicism (Catholic)
500
This document was written in 1215 and limited the power of the King of England and made him follow the law.
The Magna Carta
500
Using what you know, what is one document that you think was used to separate the 13 Colonies from English (British) rule?
Declaration of Independence
500
What is the name of the French port city established at the mouth of the Mississippi River that is now a major American City.
New Orleans, Louisiana
500
What is one lasting impression that Spanish Colonization left on the current day United States?
Spanish Language, Spanish names of cities, Catholic Religion, Spanish Foods, Spanish Music, etc
500
Which country is Mr. Cortez in that at one time controlled much of the present day United States?
France