Question

The late 1400s through the early 1600s was a time of exploration and early settlement of several European colonies. Each European country had different reasons for their exploration and settlement, but all encountered Native Americans during their exploration, growth, and development. Compare and contrast the ways the French and the Spanish related to the Native Americans. Drag and drop ALL of the elements below to classify them into the best category. You may check your answers two times. (3 points) Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse. French Both French and Spanish Spanish

Answer 1

Here’s how to classify the responses based on the ways the French and the Spanish related to Native Americans:

French:

• Engaged in trade with Native Americans
• Established alliances with some tribes
• Often intermarried with Native Americans

Both French and Spanish:

• Encountered Native Americans during exploration
• Sought to expand their territories
• Affected Native American populations through disease

Spanish:

• Sought gold and riches
• Established missions and sought to convert Native Americans to Christianity
• Engaged in conquest and often used violence against Native tribes

Feel free to drag and drop these responses into the appropriate categories!