Unit 2 Study Guide

Question 1

________ is a Spanish explorer

Answer 1

Juan Ponce de Leon

Question 2

When did the first conquistador come to Florida?

Answer 2

1513

Question 3

_________ are resources that come from Earth

Answer 3

natural resources

Question 4

________ is a journey for a special purpose

Answer 4

expedition

Question 5

What is the purpose of a mission?

Answer 5

The purpose of a mission is a settlement where religion was taught

Question 6

Which country was the first to control Florida and for how many years did they control it?

Answer 6

France was the first country to control Florida although they only controlled it for about 3 years

Question 7

One of the largest effects the Spanish had on Florida was its agriculture. Name 5 items in which they introduced to Florida

Answer 7

Oranges, cattle, wtermelons, peaches, peas, wheat, garbanzo beans, chick peas, pigs, chicken, sheep, goats, and horses

Question 8

What was the main conflict between the Native Americans and Europeans?

Answer 8

Native Americans fought to defend themselves and their land. Europeans fought back to gain control of this same land.

Question 9

Name 2 negative effects the Europeans had on Florida. Explain?

Answer 9

Native Americans usually lost the fights and as a result, they lost much of their land too so, many had to move to new ares to live

Question 10

What is a colony?

Answer 10

A place that is ruled by another country.

Question 11

Why did European countries set up colonies?

Answer 11

Colonies brought wealth and power to the ruling country.

Question 12

Why did conquistadors explore?

Answer 12

They wanted gold, to begin new colonies and to tell people about religion.

Question 13

How were Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca and Esteban Donates connected?

Answer 13

They both were part of the expedition of Panful de Narvaez.

Question 14

Why did Juan Ponce de Leon come to Florida?

Answer 14

To find the Fountain of Youth

Question 15

Why did Hernando de Soto explore Florida?

Answer 15

Hernando de Soto came for gold

Question 16

What is the oldest and first permanent community in Florida?

Answer 16

St. Augustine

Question 17

The conquistadors explored Florida for several reasons. What were the reasons?

Answer 17

Gold, the spread of Christianity, and the Fountain of Youth.

Question 18

This French community in Florida started by Rene Laudonniere lasted only a short time

Answer 18

Fort Caroline

Question 19

This Spanish community was started by Pedro Menendez

Answer 19

St. Augustine

Question 20

This fort was located in St. Augustine and housed many free slaves.

Answer 20

Fort Mose

Question 21

This community started in 1738 and started its own militia to protect St. Augustine.

Answer 21

Fort Mose

Question 22

In order for the Spanish to set their slaves free, the slaves had to agree to do the following things. What were they?

Answer 22

To be loyal to Spain and become Christians.

Question 23

What are missions known for doing?

Answer 23

To teach and spread Christianity

Question 24

Where was the first mission built?

Answer 24

St. Augustine

Question 25

The Spanish set up missions for two reasons. What were they?

Answer 25

To teach natives about the religion of Christianity and Spanish ways of life