Spanish Conquest of North America

Who paid for Columbus to go on his trips?

• England

• Spain

• France

• Mexico

Where did Cortés and his army take over the Aztec empire?

• California

• Florida

• Mexico City

• Mississippi River

What were the big farms in New Spain called?

• Settlements

• Presidios

• Missions

• Haciendas

What did Spain call the land they conquered in North America?

• New Spain

• New England

• New France

• New Mexico

Where did Spain build settlements to protect their land and take care of the people?

• In New Spain

• In Florida

• In California

• In Mississippi River

What were the forts built by Spain to guard the borderlands called?

• Missions

• Haciendas

• Presidios

• Settlements

Where did Spain start a settlement called Saint Augustine?

• Florida

• Mexico City

• California

• Mississippi River

What were the big farms in New Spain used for?

• Exploring North America

• Guarding the borderlands

• Raising sheep and cattle

• Building settlements

Imagine Harper, Charlotte, and Anika are playing a historical simulation game. In the game, they are leaders of Spain during the colonial era. What did they build in the borderlands to protect their land?

• Settlements

• Missions

• Presidios

• Haciendas

Where did Spain explore and build the first mission and presidio?

• San Diego

• Florida

• Mexico City

• California