#1
Who was the first European explorer to reach North America?
John Cabot
ExplanationJohn Cabot was the first European explorer to reach North America in 1497.
#2
What was the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to Plymouth Colony in 1620?
Mayflower
ExplanationThe Mayflower brought the Pilgrims to Plymouth Colony in 1620.
#3
What was the name of the first permanent English settlement in North America?
Jamestown
ExplanationJamestown was the name of the first permanent English settlement in North America.
#4
Which European country established the first successful colony in North America?
England
ExplanationEngland established the first successful colony in North America.
#5
Who founded the colony of Jamestown in 1607?
John Smith
ExplanationJohn Smith founded the colony of Jamestown in 1607.
#6
Who was the Spanish conquistador responsible for the conquest of the Aztec Empire in 1521?
Hernán Cortés
ExplanationHernán Cortés was the Spanish conquistador responsible for the conquest of the Aztec Empire in 1521.
#7
Who explored and claimed the area of present-day New York City for the Dutch in 1609?
Henry Hudson
ExplanationHenry Hudson explored and claimed the area of present-day New York City for the Dutch in 1609.
#8
Which European country established the colony of Quebec in 1608?
France
ExplanationFrance established the colony of Quebec in 1608.
#9
Which European explorer is known for discovering the Hudson River in 1609?
Henry Hudson
ExplanationHenry Hudson is known for discovering the Hudson River in 1609.
#10
What was the primary purpose of the French and Indian War (1754-1763) in North America?
To expand territorial claims
ExplanationThe primary purpose of the French and Indian War was to expand territorial claims.
#11
Which English explorer is credited with the first documented European landing in what is now the United States in 1497?
John Cabot
ExplanationJohn Cabot is credited with the first documented European landing in what is now the United States in 1497.
#12
Which European explorer discovered the St. Lawrence River and claimed Canada for France in 1534?
Jacques Cartier
ExplanationJacques Cartier discovered the St. Lawrence River and claimed Canada for France in 1534.
#13
Who was the English explorer who circumnavigated the globe from 1577 to 1580?
Francis Drake
ExplanationFrancis Drake was the English explorer who circumnavigated the globe from 1577 to 1580.