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16 Cards in this Set
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Describe a hacienda in New Mexico. |
A large estate; self-sufficient community; many Native Americans worked there |
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Why did the French want to explore the Mississippi? |
They wanted control of the Mississippi River so they could find new lands to build trading posts on. |
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Who taught the French settlers to make birch-bark canoes? |
Native Americans |
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What was the result of the Pueblo Revolt? |
The Spanish were driven out of New Mexico. |
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What did the Spanish find in New Mexico? |
They found grasslands good for raising sheep and cattle. |
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What were the goals of Pedro Menendez de Aviles in Florida? |
His mission was to find the French, defeat them, and take control of Florida for Spain |
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Why did Spain want to establish a colony in Florida? |
They wanted a colony in Florida to prevent the French and English from gaining a foothold in this part of North America. |
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What was the reason for the Pueblo Revolt? |
The Spanish were mistreating the Pueblo people. |
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How did the French try to find the Northwest Passage? |
They tried to find the Northwest Passage by exploring the Mississippi River. |
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What contributed to the success of New Orleans as a trading center? |
New Orleans had an ideal location being located at the mouth of the Mississippi River. |
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Which BEST describes the beginning of the French and Indian War. |
The French and the British were fighting over control of the Ohio River valley. |
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What happened when English settlers moved west? |
The Native Americans resisted English settlement. |
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What was Metacom's goal in waging war against the settlers? |
He wanted to force the English out of New England. |
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What was the effect of the French and Indian War on New France? |
Britain took over most of New France. |
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What helped the British win the French and Indian War? |
The British government sent more soldiers to help with the fight. |
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What is an effect of the French and Indian War? |
The Native American lands became part of the British empire. |
