Early European Colonization in America Quiz

Spain was the first European country to establish colonies in the Americas.

Christopher Columbus is often credited with the 'discovery' of America in 1492.

Ferdinand Magellan is known for circumnavigating the globe.

The Aztec Empire was encountered by the Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century.

Vasco Núñez de Balboa is credited with the discovery of the Pacific Ocean.

France established the colony of Quebec in Canada.

The Treaty of Tordesillas divided the New World between Spain and Portugal in 1494.

The Netherlands established the colony of New Amsterdam, later known as New York.

Powhatan was the leader of the Powhatan Confederacy during the early years of Jamestown.

Tobacco was the main cash crop of the British colony of Virginia during its early years.

The main motivation behind European exploration and colonization in the Americas was the search for new trade routes.

Spain established the colony of Saint Augustine in Florida.

Jamestown was the first successful, permanent English settlement in America.

Portugal established the colony of Brazil in South America.

Giovanni da Verrazzano first reached the coast of what is now the United States in 1524.

Sacagawea was the Native American guide and interpreter for the Lewis and Clark expedition.

William Penn was the founder of the colony of Pennsylvania.