Colonial America and Revolution

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Northwest Passage

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An all water route to Asia for trade across the northern US

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Three G's of exploration

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God, Gold, Glory

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Meaning of God in the Three G's

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Spread Christianity

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Meaning of Gold in the Three G's

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Increase Wealth

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Meaning of Glory in the Three G's

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Expand Empires

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Primary goal of Spanish colonization

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Focused on building Catholic missions

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Primary goal of French exploration

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Focused mostly on fur trading

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Geography of New England colonies

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Rocky soil and cold winters led to sustenance farming and shipping and fishing industries.

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Reason for founding Virginia

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Founded to seek wealth and build money making businesses

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Reason for founding Massachusetts

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Founded for religious freedom and to escape religious persecution