Spanish Contact and American Indians 31c

Which Spanish explorer is known for leading an expedition through the southeastern United States, including present-day Georgia and Florida?

• Francisco Pizarro

• Hernando DeSoto

• Juan Ponce de León

• Christopher Columbus

What was the primary purpose of the Spanish missions established along the barrier islands of Florida?

• To find gold and silver

• To convert Native Americans to Christianity

• To establish trade routes with England

• To build military forts

Which of the following was a major consequence of Spanish contact with American Indians?

• The spread of European diseases

• The invention of the printing press

• The end of the Atlantic slave trade

• The discovery of the Pacific Ocean

What was one common trade item exchanged between the Spanish and American Indians during early contact?

• Horses

• Potatoes

• Silk

• Tea

Describe one way in which Hernando DeSoto’s expedition affected Native American communities in the southeastern United States.

Explain how the establishment of Spanish missions along the barrier islands influenced the culture of Native American groups in Florida.

How did trading with the Spanish change the daily lives of Native Americans? Give one example.

What happened to many Native American populations after diseases like smallpox were brought by the Spanish? Use one fact to support your answer.

How did Spanish missions change the religious beliefs or traditions of Native Americans? Give one example.

Choose one effect of Spanish contact with Native Americans (such as trade, disease, or missions) and explain how it changed Native American life.