European Contact in North America
Grade 5th Grade · Social Studies · 50 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe how European contact influenced the people and land of North America.
Warm-Up Video
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U.S. History 2: The Colonization of the U.S. - US History for Kids!
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
In the early 1500s, Spain was the first country to colonize parts of America, establishing the first permanent European settlement in St. Augustine, Florida in 1565.
- 2
Sir Walter Raleigh established the first English colony in 1585, naming it Virginia after the Virgin Queen, but the colony failed due to lack of supplies.
- 3
In 1607, the English established the first permanent English colony, Jamestown, led by John Smith, who negotiated with Native Americans and started tobacco plantations.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Name two European countries that colonized parts of North America and describe one thing each country did in North America.”
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