Colonization in North America

What was the primary interest of the French in North America?

• Mining for gold

• Trapping animals for fur

• Acquiring land for agriculture

• Establishing religious missions

Which city was established by the French at the mouth of the Mississippi River?

• New Orleans

• Quebec

• Detroit

• St. Louis

Which European power established the first colony in North America?

• The Dutch

• The English

• The Spanish

• The French

What was the purpose of the Spanish missions in the American Southwest?

• To mine for precious metals

• To establish trade routes

• To convert Native Americans to Christianity

• To build military forts

Which city is known as the oldest in the United States, founded by the Spanish?

• Jamestown

• Roanoke

• Santa Fe

• St. Augustine