2.1 Early Colonial Societies Review and Quick Check
Which of the following was the site of the first Spanish colonial settlement in Florida? A. Hispaniola B. St. Augustine C. Tenochtitlán D. Santa Fe
B. St. Augustine
Which of the following is a settlement that was established by the Spanish? A. Quebec B. Santa Fe C. New Netherland D. New Amsterdam
B. Santa Fe
How did the Spanish colonization effort differ from those of the French and Dutch? A.Spanish settlements were located only in North America. B. Spain created a massive empire. C. Spanish settlements resulted from the Protestant Reformation. D. Spanish settlements were focused on the fur trade.
B. Spain created a massive empire.
Which describes how life in the Spanish and Dutch colonies differed? A. Unlike the Dutch, the Spanish had positive relationships with the Native Americans. B. Dutch colonies were much larger in population than Spanish colonies C. Dutch colonies were more tolerant of various religions and ethnicities D. The Spanish were more tolerant of various religions and ethnicities than the Dutch
C. Dutch colonies were more tolerant of various religions and ethnicities
How were the means by which the French and Spanish tried to convert Native Americans to Catholicism different? A. The French used force; the Spanish did not B. The French used bribes; the Spanish did not C. The Spanish used forced labor; the French did not D. The Spanish used persuasion; the French did not
C. The Spanish used forced labor; the French did not
How were the motives of the Dutch and French different from those of Spanish settlers? A. The main goal of the Dutch and French was to spread Christianity B. The Dutch and French were focused on finding gold and silver C. The main function of the Dutch and French was to establish a fur trade D. The Dutch and French aimed to create a global empire
C. The main focus of the Dutch and French was to establish a fur trade
How were Spanish methods of conversion different from those of the French? A. They hired Native Americans to work in the missions. B. They allowed Native Americans to continue practicing their own faith. C. They used both the church and a system of labor to convert Native Americans. D. They allowed Native Americans to choose which faith they wished to practice.
C. They used both the church and a system of labor to convert Native Americans.
What was the primary economic interest of French and Dutch colonists in North America? A. tobacco farming B. logging C. cotton farming D. fur trading
D. fur trading