Question

look at the map of north america in the early colonial era, or the 1600s and early 1700s. then answer the question below. european claims in north america, 1600 - 1700. according to the map, which of the following statements are true about north america in the early colonial era? select all that apply. the dutch controlled the most territory in eastern north america. several european countries claimed land in north america. england claimed most of the atlantic coast of north america. european settlements overlapped with areas settled by native americans.

Explanation:

• The map shows Dutch settlement in a small area compared to others, so they did not control the most territory in eastern North - America.
• Different colored regions for Dutch, English, French, and Spanish show that several European countries claimed land.
• The large green (English settlement) area along the Atlantic coast indicates England claimed most of it.
• The presence of Native American settlement areas overlapping with European settlement areas is visible.

Answer:

• Several European countries claimed land in North America.
• England claimed most of the Atlantic coast of North America.
• European settlements overlapped with areas settled by Native Americans.