6 Questions
Which European nation dominated New World exploration in the decades following Columbus?
Spain
Which European nation had claimed the entire expanse of land between the Appalachian Mountains and the Rocky Mountains at one point?
France
Which European nation showed the least interest in the Western Hemisphere in the 16th century?
Great Britain
Which country's fleet of ships sailed into the English Channel in 1588?
Spain
What was the outcome of the battle between the Spanish and English fleets?
The English fleet was victorious
What did the battle between the Spanish and English fleets mark the beginning of?
The era of permanent English settlement of the New World
Test your knowledge on Britain's exploration and colonization of the New World! Discover how much you know about the British arrival in America, their first settlement at Jamestown, and the competition they faced from other European nations. Explore the history of the Southwest and find out which European powers had already claimed territories like Texas and California. Take this quiz to dive into Britain's role in the New World!
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