History Chapter 3 Quiz

What was the main reason why the Spanish settlers established a colony in New Mexico rather than remaining in Florida?

Most of the native people of Florida died of disease brought by settlers.

By 1750, the economic prosperity experienced by the American colonies had resulted in which of the following?

a colonial desire for political autonomy

Which of the following best describes most of the first English settlers to arrive at the colony of Jamestown?

peasants who had been forced off their farms and sought work

What was the main reason why the British government offered free land as a means of encouraging immigration to their American colonies?

to defend against rivals and attacks from native peoples

What was the first conflict in the Americas that the colonists fought without the aid of colonial powers?

King Philip's War

What caused the deaths of most of the native population of Hispaniola in the early 1500s?

an epidemic of smallpox

Why was Jamestown originally founded?

as a center for economic opportunity

What was a consequence of the growth in population that occurred in the American colonies in the early 1700s?

The gap between the rich and poor became wider.

The first permanent colony established by Europeans in North America was in what modern-day state?

Florida

Aside from the British settlers, of what nationality were the largest number of European settlers to immigrate to the American colonies in the 1700s?

German

The Europeans ceased to seek a northwest passage to Asia after the travels of which explorer made it clear that none existed?

James Cook

Where did the French establish their first colony in the New World?

Quebec

Which nation first entered Alaska, the last region in North America to be explored by Europeans?

Russia

What was the first European colony established in North America?

St. Augustine

What happened as a result of the Pueblo Revolt in New Mexico?

The Spanish stopped demanding labor and goods from the Pueblos for tribute.

How did the Europeans' arrival in the New World have the most detrimental effect on its ecosystem?

The livestock brought by the Europeans devoured the native plants and animals.

What actions by the Spanish settlers in the New Mexico colony led to the Pueblo Revolt?

They kept them from practicing their native religion.

How did the French settlers approach colonization in the New World differently from the Spanish?

They sought to make alliances with the native peoples instead of subjugating them.

Why did the French first begin exploring the Great Lakes region?

They were looking for a direct sea route to China.

What was the primary cause for the population growth in the American colonies in the early 1700s?

immigration to the Americas from Europe