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Who inspired other Europeans to explore the New World?
Who inspired other Europeans to explore the New World?
- Samuel de Champlain
- Portuguese settlers
- English fishermen
- Christopher Columbus (correct)
True or false: France and England were quick to establish colonies in the Caribbean after Columbus' voyages to America.
True or false: France and England were quick to establish colonies in the Caribbean after Columbus' voyages to America.
False (B)
Who took the most aggressive role in America among the European countries?
Who took the most aggressive role in America among the European countries?
- England
- France
- Portugal
- Spain (correct)
Which European country was slower to explore the New World?
Which European country was slower to explore the New World?
True or false: Violence and conflicts with Native Americans were not present in the European settlements in America.
True or false: Violence and conflicts with Native Americans were not present in the European settlements in America.
Which country took the most aggressive role in America?
Which country took the most aggressive role in America?
True or false: Spain was the most aggressive European power in America.
True or false: Spain was the most aggressive European power in America.
What marked the European settlements in America?
What marked the European settlements in America?
Who founded permanent settlements in the St. Lawrence valley and pushed French exploration westward?
Who founded permanent settlements in the St. Lawrence valley and pushed French exploration westward?
True or false: Fishermen from England and France did not make serious new efforts in North America until the late 16th century.
True or false: Fishermen from England and France did not make serious new efforts in North America until the late 16th century.
Which country established permanent settlements in the St. Lawrence valley?
Which country established permanent settlements in the St. Lawrence valley?
Which European country's fishermen harvested riches off North America but did not make serious new efforts until the late 16th century?
Which European country's fishermen harvested riches off North America but did not make serious new efforts until the late 16th century?
Which country harvested riches off North America but did not make serious new efforts until the late 16th century?
Which country harvested riches off North America but did not make serious new efforts until the late 16th century?
In which island did the English attempts at colonization end in tragedy?
In which island did the English attempts at colonization end in tragedy?
True or false: English attempts at colonization in Roanoke Island were successful.
True or false: English attempts at colonization in Roanoke Island were successful.
Who established their first permanent settlements in Brazil?
Who established their first permanent settlements in Brazil?
In what year did Columbus find Central America?
In what year did Columbus find Central America?
True or false: Samuel de Champlain founded permanent settlements in the St. Lawrence valley and pushed French exploration eastward.
True or false: Samuel de Champlain founded permanent settlements in the St. Lawrence valley and pushed French exploration eastward.
Which country established their first permanent settlements in Brazil?
Which country established their first permanent settlements in Brazil?
True or false: Columbus found Central America before he found South America.
True or false: Columbus found Central America before he found South America.
Which continent did Columbus find in 1498?
Which continent did Columbus find in 1498?
In which year did Columbus find Central America?
In which year did Columbus find Central America?
What happened to English attempts at colonization in Roanoke Island?
What happened to English attempts at colonization in Roanoke Island?
True or false: Spain sent expeditions to Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, and the heart of North America in the 16th century.
True or false: Spain sent expeditions to Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, and the heart of North America in the 16th century.
What were the settlements in the New World marked by?
What were the settlements in the New World marked by?
Which country sent expeditions to Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, and the heart of North America from the 1520s to the 1540s?
Which country sent expeditions to Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, and the heart of North America from the 1520s to the 1540s?
True or false: Portugal established its first permanent settlements in America in Brazil.
True or false: Portugal established its first permanent settlements in America in Brazil.
Which country was slower to explore America?
Which country was slower to explore America?
True or false: France and England had a similar level of interest in exploring and colonizing America.
True or false: France and England had a similar level of interest in exploring and colonizing America.
Which European country did not make any serious new efforts to explore the New World until the late 16th century?
Which European country did not make any serious new efforts to explore the New World until the late 16th century?
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Study Notes
- Columbus made multiple voyages to America, inspiring other Europeans to explore the New World.
- Europeans quickly established colonies in the Caribbean and extended their presence to the north and south.
- Settlements were marked by disorder, violence, and conflicts with Native Americans.
- Spain took the most aggressive role in America, while France and England were slower to explore.
- Fishermen from England and France harvested riches off North America but did not make serious new efforts until the late 16th century.
- English attempts at colonization in Roanoke Island ended in tragedy.
- French interest revived under Samuel de Champlain, who founded permanent settlements in the St. Lawrence valley and pushed French exploration westward.
- Columbus found South America in 1498 and Central America in 1502.
- Spain sent expeditions to Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, and the heart of North America from the 1520s to the 1540s.
- The Portuguese established their first permanent settlements in Brazil.
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