Christopher Columbus and the Conquistadors
Who was Christopher Columbus and what was his goal in sailing west?
Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer whose goal was to find a westward route to Asia.
What crop helped Virginia thrive economically?
Tobacco
What was the first permanent English settlement in America?
Jamestown, Virginia, founded in 1607.
Who were the Pilgrims?
Pilgrims were English settlers seeking religious freedom who founded Plymouth Colony.
Who colonized Virginia?
English settlers under the Virginia Company.
What year did Columbus first arrive in the Americas?
Columbus arrived in the Americas in 1492.
What was the main industry in New England colonies?
Shipbuilding and fishing.
Which colony was founded by the Pilgrims?
Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts.
What religious group founded Pennsylvania?
The Quakers, led by William Penn.
Who colonized New York?
Originally colonized by the Dutch, later taken over by the English.
Which country sponsored Columbus's voyage?
Spain sponsored Columbus's voyage.
Which colony was known for religious tolerance?
Rhode Island.
What was the significance of Williamsburg?
Williamsburg was the capital of the Virginia Colony and a center of political activity.
Which colony was founded for Catholics?
Maryland was founded as a haven for Catholics
Who colonized Massachusetts? Two Answers
English Puritans and Pilgrims
Who were the Conquistadors?
Conquistadors were Spanish soldiers and explorers who conquered native civilizations in the Americas.
Which colony was founded as a debtor's colony?
Georgia
Which town was known for the Salem Witch Trials?
Salem, Massachusetts
Who were the Puritans?
Puritans were English Protestants who settled in Massachusetts for religious reasons.
. Who colonized Pennsylvania?
English Quakers led by William Penn.
Name one famous Conquistador and the civilization he conquered.
Hernán Cortés conquered the Aztec Empire.
What was the main reason for founding the Carolinas?
Economic opportunities and land grants.
What was the main town in the Georgia Colony?
Savannah was the main town in Georgia.
What was Henry Hudson known for?
Henry Hudson explored the Hudson River and Hudson Bay.
Who colonized Maryland?
English Catholics under Lord Baltimore aka George Calvert.