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Which European country explored and settled mostly in the area of Canada during the early 1600s?
Which European country explored and settled mostly in the area of Canada during the early 1600s?
- Spain
- France (correct)
- Netherlands
- England
Which group of settlers focused on establishing sugar plantations in the Caribbean islands of Curacao and Aruba?
Which group of settlers focused on establishing sugar plantations in the Caribbean islands of Curacao and Aruba?
- French
- Spanish
- English
- Dutch (correct)
Which new colony did the English attempt to establish in 1607?
Which new colony did the English attempt to establish in 1607?
- Jamestown
- New York
- Quebec
- Virginia (correct)
What industry did the French settlers mainly engage in along the Mississippi River system down to New Orleans?
What industry did the French settlers mainly engage in along the Mississippi River system down to New Orleans?
What happened to most of the English settlers who attempted to find precious metals in the early colony of Virginia?
What happened to most of the English settlers who attempted to find precious metals in the early colony of Virginia?
What major difficulties did the settlement at Plymouth in the Massachusetts colony face?
What major difficulties did the settlement at Plymouth in the Massachusetts colony face?
Why were people living in British colonies not allowed to trade directly with non-English colonies?
Why were people living in British colonies not allowed to trade directly with non-English colonies?
What event marked the start of the American Revolutionary War?
What event marked the start of the American Revolutionary War?
How did the Seven Years War in Europe impact the French and British colonies in North America?
How did the Seven Years War in Europe impact the French and British colonies in North America?
Who recognized the former colonies as the United States of America in 1786?
Who recognized the former colonies as the United States of America in 1786?
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