European Colonization of North America
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What were the three European countries that invaded North America in the 1500s and 1600s?

Spain, France, and England

What were the Europeans who came to take land called?

colonists

Who were the people already living in North America at the time?

Native Americans

Who was the Spanish conquistador who fought the Pueblo natives of the Southwest?

<p>Francisco Vázquez de Coronado</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Spanish bring along with them to convert the Native Americans to Christianity?

<p>Christian missionaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

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European Invasion of North America

  • Three European countries that invaded North America in the 1500s and 1600s: Spain, France, and England

European Colonizers

  • Europeans who came to take land were called colonizers or settlers

Indigenous Peoples

  • People already living in North America at the time: Native Americans, also known as American Indians or indigenous peoples

Spanish Conquistadors

  • Spanish conquistador who fought the Pueblo natives of the Southwest: Juan de Oñate
  • He led an expedition to present-day New Mexico in 1598

Spanish Missionary Efforts

  • Spanish brought along with them missionaries to convert Native Americans to Christianity
  • Missionaries used Catholicism to convert the Native Americans, building missions and introducing European religion

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Quiz: European Colonization of North America Test your knowledge on the European colonization of North America in the 1500s and 1600s. Discover the key players - Spain, France, and England - as they vied for control and land. Learn about the Native American groups that already inhabited the continent, each with their distinct cultures. Challenge yourself and delve into this fascinating era of history.

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