European Exploration in the Americas - AP U.S. History
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Which European power established the first permanent settlement in Canada?
Which European power established the first permanent settlement in Canada?
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France. French explorers established Quebec and other Canadian settlements.
France. French explorers established Quebec and other Canadian settlements.
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Identify the English explorer who searched for the Northwest Passage.
Identify the English explorer who searched for the Northwest Passage.
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Henry Hudson. He explored the Hudson River while seeking a northern route to Asia.
Henry Hudson. He explored the Hudson River while seeking a northern route to Asia.
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What was the Dutch colony established in present-day New York called?
What was the Dutch colony established in present-day New York called?
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New Amsterdam. The Dutch established this trading post on Manhattan Island.
New Amsterdam. The Dutch established this trading post on Manhattan Island.
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Identify the first permanent English settlement in North America.
Identify the first permanent English settlement in North America.
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Jamestown, Virginia. Founded in 1607, it survived despite early hardships and conflicts.
Jamestown, Virginia. Founded in 1607, it survived despite early hardships and conflicts.
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Which crop became the primary economic driver of Virginia Colony?
Which crop became the primary economic driver of Virginia Colony?
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Tobacco. Tobacco cultivation transformed Virginia into a profitable colony.
Tobacco. Tobacco cultivation transformed Virginia into a profitable colony.
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Identify the explorer who established the first European settlement in Puerto Rico.
Identify the explorer who established the first European settlement in Puerto Rico.
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Juan Ponce de León. He also served as Puerto Rico's first Spanish governor.
Juan Ponce de León. He also served as Puerto Rico's first Spanish governor.
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What role did the Columbian Exchange play in European exploration?
What role did the Columbian Exchange play in European exploration?
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It facilitated the exchange of goods and ideas. It connected Old and New World economies through biological and cultural transfer.
It facilitated the exchange of goods and ideas. It connected Old and New World economies through biological and cultural transfer.
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Which Spanish explorer founded the city of Lima in Peru?
Which Spanish explorer founded the city of Lima in Peru?
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Francisco Pizarro. He conquered the Inca Empire and established Peru's colonial capital.
Francisco Pizarro. He conquered the Inca Empire and established Peru's colonial capital.
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What was the impact of European diseases on Native American populations?
What was the impact of European diseases on Native American populations?
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Significant population decline. European diseases devastated Native populations with no immunity.
Significant population decline. European diseases devastated Native populations with no immunity.
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Which explorer's voyages proved that the New World was not part of Asia?
Which explorer's voyages proved that the New World was not part of Asia?
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Amerigo Vespucci. His observations confirmed the Americas were separate continents.
Amerigo Vespucci. His observations confirmed the Americas were separate continents.
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Who was the first European to explore the Mississippi River?
Who was the first European to explore the Mississippi River?
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Hernando de Soto. His expedition in the 1540s explored much of the southeastern United States.
Hernando de Soto. His expedition in the 1540s explored much of the southeastern United States.
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What was the primary economic activity of the French in North America?
What was the primary economic activity of the French in North America?
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Fur trading. French colonists focused on the lucrative beaver fur trade.
Fur trading. French colonists focused on the lucrative beaver fur trade.
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Which Italian explorer's voyages led to the naming of the Americas?
Which Italian explorer's voyages led to the naming of the Americas?
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Amerigo Vespucci. The continents were named in his honor after his detailed explorations.
Amerigo Vespucci. The continents were named in his honor after his detailed explorations.
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What was the significance of the Northwest Passage to European explorers?
What was the significance of the Northwest Passage to European explorers?
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A sought-after route to Asia. This hypothetical northern route would provide faster access to Asian markets.
A sought-after route to Asia. This hypothetical northern route would provide faster access to Asian markets.
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What was the Encomienda System used for in the Spanish colonies?
What was the Encomienda System used for in the Spanish colonies?
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To regulate Native American labor. It granted colonists control over indigenous labor and tribute.
To regulate Native American labor. It granted colonists control over indigenous labor and tribute.
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What was the primary goal of Spanish missions in the New World?
What was the primary goal of Spanish missions in the New World?
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To convert Native Americans to Christianity. Spanish missions aimed to spread Catholicism among indigenous peoples.
To convert Native Americans to Christianity. Spanish missions aimed to spread Catholicism among indigenous peoples.
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Which country established the colony of Brazil in the Americas?
Which country established the colony of Brazil in the Americas?
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Portugal. Portugal colonized Brazil following the Treaty of Tordesillas.
Portugal. Portugal colonized Brazil following the Treaty of Tordesillas.
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What was the name of the first successful English colony in America?
What was the name of the first successful English colony in America?
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Jamestown. Established in 1607, it became the first permanent English settlement.
Jamestown. Established in 1607, it became the first permanent English settlement.
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Which explorer's crew was the first to circumnavigate the globe?
Which explorer's crew was the first to circumnavigate the globe?
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Ferdinand Magellan's crew. Magellan died in the Philippines, but his crew completed the journey.
Ferdinand Magellan's crew. Magellan died in the Philippines, but his crew completed the journey.
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Which European nation was the first to engage in the transatlantic slave trade?
Which European nation was the first to engage in the transatlantic slave trade?
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Portugal. Portuguese traders began enslaving Africans for Atlantic colonies.
Portugal. Portuguese traders began enslaving Africans for Atlantic colonies.
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Name the Italian explorer who sailed under the English flag to North America.
Name the Italian explorer who sailed under the English flag to North America.
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John Cabot. He reached North American coast in 1497, claiming territory for England.
John Cabot. He reached North American coast in 1497, claiming territory for England.
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Identify the explorer who led the expedition that resulted in the fall of the Aztec Empire.
Identify the explorer who led the expedition that resulted in the fall of the Aztec Empire.
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Hernán Cortés. He conquered the Aztec Empire and claimed Mexico for Spain.
Hernán Cortés. He conquered the Aztec Empire and claimed Mexico for Spain.
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Which explorer is credited with discovering the Grand Canyon?
Which explorer is credited with discovering the Grand Canyon?
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Francisco Vázquez de Coronado. His expedition searching for gold encountered this natural wonder.
Francisco Vázquez de Coronado. His expedition searching for gold encountered this natural wonder.
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What was the name of the first French settlement in North America?
What was the name of the first French settlement in North America?
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Quebec. Samuel de Champlain founded this city in 1608.
Quebec. Samuel de Champlain founded this city in 1608.
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Which explorer is known for his exploration of the American Southeast?
Which explorer is known for his exploration of the American Southeast?
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Hernando de Soto. His expedition traversed Florida, Georgia, and other southeastern regions.
Hernando de Soto. His expedition traversed Florida, Georgia, and other southeastern regions.
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Name the explorer who claimed New York for the Netherlands.
Name the explorer who claimed New York for the Netherlands.
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Henry Hudson. Hudson explored the river that now bears his name for the Dutch.
Henry Hudson. Hudson explored the river that now bears his name for the Dutch.
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Which explorer's voyages were funded by the Spanish monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella?
Which explorer's voyages were funded by the Spanish monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella?
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Christopher Columbus. The Spanish royalty sponsored his four voyages to the New World.
Christopher Columbus. The Spanish royalty sponsored his four voyages to the New World.
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Which explorer is credited with discovering the Pacific Ocean for Europe?
Which explorer is credited with discovering the Pacific Ocean for Europe?
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Vasco Núñez de Balboa. He crossed the Isthmus of Panama and sighted the Pacific in 1513.
Vasco Núñez de Balboa. He crossed the Isthmus of Panama and sighted the Pacific in 1513.
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What was the primary factor that motivated the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire?
What was the primary factor that motivated the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire?
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Desire for wealth, particularly gold. Spanish conquistadors sought riches, especially precious metals.
Desire for wealth, particularly gold. Spanish conquistadors sought riches, especially precious metals.
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Which European country sponsored Christopher Columbus's expeditions?
Which European country sponsored Christopher Columbus's expeditions?
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Spain. Spanish monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella funded his westward voyages.
Spain. Spanish monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella funded his westward voyages.
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