16 Questions
What led the Spanish to tap into the African slave trade in the 1500s?
The conclusion that the natives made poor slaves
What were the major expeditions launched by the Spanish into what is now the United States?
One led by Hernando de Soto into the southeast and one led by Francisco Vázquez de Coronado into the southwest
What legacy did de Soto's expedition leave among the native peoples they encountered?
Spread of infectious diseases
What was St. Augustine known for?
The site of a Spanish settlement in 1565
What illness was particularly deadly to native peoples in the Americas following the European invasion?
Smallpox
Approximately how many people are estimated to have died in the years following the European invasion of the Americas?
20 million
Who was the first European group to systematically explore and colonize the New World?
Spanish
Who published a book entitled 'A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies'?
Bartolomé de las Casas
What is the significance of the so-called 'House of Burgesses' in Jamestown?
It was the first example of representative government in English North America.
What was the status of the '20 Negroes' who arrived in Virginia on board the White Lion in 1619?
They officially became indentured (contracted) servants.
What was the primary role of women who arrived in Jamestown in 1619?
To provide a sense of stability to the colony.
What was the economic basis for Jamestown's existence?
Rolfe’s variety of tobacco.
What led to a surge of national pride in England?
The defeat of the Spanish Armada
What did the defeat of the Spanish Armada signify for England?
They could now play in the 'big leagues'
Who is credited with producing a mild Virginia blend of tobacco?
John Rolfe
What was the focus of the Spanish after their defeat by the English?
Dominating the Caribbean Basin
Test your knowledge about the events following the defeat of the Spanish Armada and its impact on England's national pride and colonial ambitions in the sixteenth century.
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