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Use the information from the study and this activity, along with your own

research, to answer the questions about each European power's


colonization of North America. This assignment is worth 40 points.

On the Web...

Below are some links that may help you in your research:

 The Spanish in North America: Read a brief summary of Spain's effort


to colonize North America.

 Colonization and Conflict - St. Augustine: This link contains information


on Spanish colonization in present-day Florida.

 American Colonies: Learn more about the establishment of the


American colonies.

 The 13 Colonies: This History.com article briefly describes how and


when each English colony was established.

 The Colonization of New France: This page briefly describes how the
colony of New France was explored and settled.

 Map as History: New France: Watch this video for an animated map of
the French exploration and settlement of North America.

 The French and Indian War: Click here to learn more about the French
and Indian War.
 New Netherland Institute: Explore the many topics about New
Netherland on the left side of the page to learn more about settlement
and life in New Netherland.

 Dutch Colonies in the Americas (New Netherland): This page contains a


summary of the Dutch colonization efforts in North America, along with
a complete timeline of events.

 Native Land Map

Spain

1. When and where was the first Spanish colony in North America
founded? (2 points)

2. Briefly describe how Spain's North American colonies were established.


What drove Spain to expand its land claims? (2 points)
3. What major Indigenous groups lived in the areas where Spain claimed
lands? Hint – use the link to the Native Land Map to help you answer this
question. (2 points)

4. What major conflicts led Spain to gain or lose land? (2 points)

England

5. When and where was the first permanent English colony in North
America founded? (2 points)

6. Briefly describe how England's North American colonies were


established. What drove England to expand its land claims? (2 points)
7. What major Indigenous groups lived in the areas where England
claimed lands? Hint – use the link to the Native Land Map to help you
answer this question. (2 points)

8. What major conflicts led England to gain or lose land? (2 points)


France

9. When and where was the first French colony in North America founded?
(2 points)

10. Briefly describe how France's North American colonies were


established. What drove France to expand its land claims? (2 points)

11. What major Indigenous groups lived in the areas where France
claimed lands? Hint – use the link to the Native Land Map to help you
answer this question. (2 points)
12. What conflicts led France to gain or lose land? (2 points)

The Netherlands

13. When and where did the Dutch first claim lands in North America? (2
points)

14. Briefly describe how the Netherlands' North American colonies were
established. What drove the Dutch to expand their land claims? (2 points)
15. What major Indigenous groups lived in the areas where the Dutch
claimed lands? Hint – use the link to the Native Land Map to help you
answer this question. (2 points)

16. What conflicts led the Netherlands to gain or lose land? (2 points)

17. In a paragraph, describe how European claims on Indigenous land led


to conflicts with Indigenous groups. What consequences did Indigenous
groups face from European colonization? (8 points)
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1.3.5 Practice: Exploring European Colonization

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