B#2 European Colonies

Benchmark 1-B United States:

Analyze and interpret major eras, events, and individuals from the periods of exploration and colonization through the Civil War and Reconstruction in United States history.

#2 Standard with Test Specifications:

Compare and contrast the influence of European countries (e.g., England, France, Holland) on the development of colonies in the new world.

Specifications:

● Compare and contrast between England, France, Holland, and Spain

Sample Question:

England and Spain highly influenced colonial development in which cultural area?

A. music

B. exploration

C. religion*

D. language