Activities: Early European Settlements

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Early European Settlements

Use the information provided on the map to answer the following questions.

1. What ocean is listed on the map?

2. What two rivers are listed on the map?

3. Which countries founded settlements in North America?

4. Which country controlled the Mississippi River?

5. Which settlement was founded first? Which country settled it?

6. What body of water does the Mississippi River empty in to?

7. Which settlement was founded by Sweden in 1638?

8. List the settlements that were founded by the English?

9. What settlement did the Dutch start in 1625?

10. List the settlements that were founded by the French?