Which of the following was NOT a reason why early European explorers came to America?
(1 point)
to determine if the earth was round
to determine if the earth was round
to bring glory to their respective nations
to bring glory to their respective nations
to find silver and gold
to find silver and gold
to explore new lands
to determine if the earth was round.
Which is the most likely reason why Spain controlled so much of the Americas in the 1400s and 1500s?
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Responses
The Vikings did not stay very long in North America.
The Vikings did not stay very long in North America.
Other Europeans wanted to know about Ancient Rome.
Other Europeans wanted to know about Ancient Rome.
Many explorers were more interested in reaching China.
Many explorers were more interested in reaching China.
The Spanish sent the most explorers to the New World.
The Spanish sent the most explorers to the New World.
The Spanish sent the most explorers to the New World.
Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto was likely the first European to
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Responses
meet American Indians in South Carolina.
meet American Indians in South Carolina.
begin a settlement in South Carolina.
begin a settlement in South Carolina.
find gold in South Carolina.
find gold in South Carolina.
see the interior of South Carolina.
see the interior of South Carolina.
meet American Indians in South Carolina.
Which explorer was the first to lead Europeans into South Carolina?
(1 point)
Responses
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus
Francisco Gordillo
Francisco Gordillo
Jean Ribault
Jean Ribault
Giovanni da Verrazano
Francisco Gordillo.
The settlement at San Miguel de Gualdape was doomed from the beginning and lasted only six months. What is the correct chronological order for the following four events, all of which played a role in the abandonment of the settlement?
Lucas Vasquez de Ayllon died
the food supply ran out
the winter was exceptionally cold
there was a slave revolt
(1 point)
The correct chronological order for the events is as follows:
1. Lucas Vasquez de Ayllon died
2. The winter was exceptionally cold
3. The food supply ran out
4. There was a slave revolt
What is the main reason Spanish missionaries came to North America?
(1 point)
The main reason Spanish missionaries came to North America was to convert Native Americans to Christianity.
Jean Ribault named a settlement Charlesfort to honor the?
(1 point)
Jean Ribault named a settlement Charlesfort to honor the French king, King Charles IX.
What religious group settled Charlesfort?
(1 point)
Responses
The religious group that settled Charlesfort was a group of French Protestants, also known as Huguenots.
Why did all but one settler leave Charlesfort?
(1 point)
All but one settler left Charlesfort due to conflicts with the local Native American tribes, lack of supplies and support from France, and the harsh conditions of the settlement.
What is the correct chronological order of the following European settlements in South Carolina?
To provide you with the correct chronological order of European settlements in South Carolina, I'd need the options you have available. Could you please provide me with the possible settlements?
What is the correct chronological order of the following European settlements in South Carolina?
Fort San Marcos
Charlesfort
Fort San Felipe
San Miguel de Gualdape
(1 point)
Responses
4, 2, 3, 1
4, 2, 3, 1
2, 4, 3, 1
2, 4, 3, 1
4, 1, 3, 2
4, 1, 3, 2
3, 4, 2, 1
The correct chronological order of the European settlements in South Carolina is:
1. San Miguel de Gualdape
2. Charlesfort
3. Fort San Felipe
4. Fort San Marcos
Therefore, the correct option is: 4, 1, 3, 2.
Why did the English not try to settle North America earlier than the late 1500s?
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There are several reasons why the English did not attempt to settle North America earlier than the late 1500s. Some possible reasons include:
1. Focus on other priorities: In the early 1500s, England was engrossed in various political and economic challenges, including the break from the Roman Catholic Church and religious conflicts. These priorities redirected their attention and resources away from exploration and settlement.
2. Rivalry with Spain: During the 1500s, Spain was the dominant European power and had already established a significant presence in the Americas. England, being a rival to Spain, faced obstacles and conflicts with Spanish colonization efforts, which limited their opportunities to establish settlements earlier.
3. Lack of resources and technology: England did not possess the same financial resources or navigational technology as other European powers, such as Portugal and Spain. Without the necessary resources and technology, English exploration and settlement efforts were delayed.
4. Focus on maritime exploration: England was more focused on maritime exploration and trade in the early stages of European expansion. Explorers like John Cabot were primarily searching for new trade routes and valuable resources, rather than immediate settlement.
It is important to note that these factors are not exclusively responsible, and there may have been other individual circumstances that influenced the timing of English settlement in North America.