Colonial America and European Relations

The video tutorial covers the American Revolution, starting with geographical context and the role of explorers like the Spanish, French, and English. It explains the development of colonial regions, the impact of triangular trade and mercantilism, and the tensions leading to the American Revolution, including the Proclamation of 1763.

Which two countries were particularly interested in the happenings in Europe during the American Revolution?

• Spain and France

• Portugal and Netherlands

• Russia and Austria

• Italy and Germany

What was Columbus originally seeking when he sailed across the ocean?

• Australia

• Africa

• India and China

• The Americas

Which mountain range served as a natural barrier to colonial expansion?

• Andes Mountains

• Sierra Nevada

• Appalachian Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

What was the primary economic motivation for the Spanish explorers?

• Finding gold

• Converting natives

• Finding spices

• Claiming land

Which group of explorers were known for their friendly relations with the natives?

• The French

• The Dutch

• The Spanish

• The English

What was the first permanent English colony in America?

• Roanoke

• New Amsterdam

• Plymouth

• Jamestown

Which colony was known for its religious tolerance and was home to the Quakers?

• Maryland

• Virginia

• Georgia

• Pennsylvania

What was the economic theory that drove the English to extract resources from the colonies?

• Feudalism

• Socialism

• Mercantilism

• Capitalism

What was the main consequence of the French and Indian War for the British colonies?

• Expansion into Canada

• Independence from Britain

• Alliance with Native Americans

• Increased taxes to pay war debts

Which treaty marked the end of the American Revolutionary War?

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of Paris 1783

• Treaty of Utrecht