The History of St. Augustine

What year did the Spanish establish the settlement of St. Augustine?

• 1492

• 1565

• 1607

• 1620

Who was sent by the Spanish king to establish a settlement in Florida and remove the French?

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernán Cortés

• Pedro Menéndez de Avilés

• Francisco Pizarro

Identify the Native American group that first had contact with Spanish explorers in Florida.

• Cherokee

• Timucua

• Apache

• Sioux

Explain why both France and Spain were interested in colonizing Florida.

• They wanted to establish a new religion.

• They hoped to get rich from the land and its resources.

• They wanted to escape the cold weather in Europe.

• They were looking for a place to build new forts.

What was the primary goal of Pedro Menéndez de Avilés when he arrived in Florida?

• To find gold

• To establish trade routes

• To remove the French settlers

• To convert Native Americans to Christianity

Describe the significance of St. Augustine in the context of European settlements in the United States.

• It was the first English settlement.

• It was the oldest continuous European settlement.

• It was the largest settlement in the 1600s.

• It was the first settlement to have a university.

What challenges did the Spanish face when trying to colonize Florida before 1565?

• Lack of interest from the Spanish crown

• Harsh weather conditions and resistance from Native Americans

• No available ships for travel

• Lack of food and water

On what date did Pedro Menéndez de Avilés start the community of St. Augustine?

• July 4, 1565

• August 28, 1565

• September 8, 1565

• October 12, 1565

What was the relationship between the Timucua people and the Spanish settlers initially?

• They were allies in trade.

• They were enemies in constant conflict.

• They had no contact with each other.

• They were initially in contact due to exploration.

Why is St. Augustine considered an important historical site today?

• It was the first place where gold was found in America.

• It is the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the continental United States.

• It was the first capital of the United States.

• It was the site of the first Thanksgiving.