
Spanish and French Attempts to Settle South Carolina
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Bailey Tollison
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Select all that BEST describe what motivated the Spanish to explore the Americas and South Carolina.
To find gold
To spread their catholic religion
To find a quick passage to Asia
To gain glory for their king
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The French were motivated the Americas in order to find a Northwest Passage to
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Multiple Choice
What made the settlement of San Miguel de Gualdape significant?
It was the first place that the English explored in the New World.
It was the first French settlement in present-day United States.
It was the first European settlement in present-day United States.
It was where the Spanish found the vast majority of their gold.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following was NOT one of the main ways that showed that the settlement of San Miguel was doomed from the start?
The guide abandoned the Spanish
One of the ships with supplies was sunk.
The Spanish built the settlement in a poor area.
The Spanish had lost all of their weapons in a storm.
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Fill in the Blanks
After San Miguels leader died, there was a revolt by slaves and local Indians. This was the first _____ ______ in the present-day United States.
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Open Ended
Of the reasons discussed about how San Miguel de Gualdape failed, which one do YOU think was the most effective on the settlement?
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Fill in the Blanks
The settlement of Port Royal/Charlesfort was located in ______ ______ (there are two r's in the first word).
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Multiple Choice
Why did Jean Ribaut, the leader of the Charlesfort settlement, not return after leaving for France?
France was at war.
He died in a shipwreck.
France refused to let him return.
Jean Ribaut did return.
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following was TRUE about the settlement of Santa Elena?
It lasted for 20 years.
It was located on Hilton Head.
It was the capital of La Florida.
It was a French settlement.
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Why did all of the attempts by the French and Spanish to settle in South Carolina fail? What did they all have in common with their failure?
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