European Exploration Flashcard

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What was the outcome of Henry Hudson's exploration regarding the northwest passage?

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He was disappointed in finding no northwest passage.

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What was the main goal of French, English, and Dutch explorers in North America?

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To find a northwest passage to Asia.

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What did the Spanish use to make exploration, conquest, and settlement profitable?

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Gold and silver.

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In what year did the Dutch send Henry Hudson to explore the East Coast of North America?

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1609.

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What was the motivation for Europeans to explore?

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All of these.

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What is the northwest passage?

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A sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Arctic Ocean.

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Who were the primary European nations involved in exploration during the Age of Discovery?

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Spain, Portugal, France, England, and the Netherlands.

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What role did technology play in European exploration?

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Advancements in navigation, shipbuilding, and cartography facilitated longer voyages.

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What were the economic motivations behind European exploration?

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Desire for new trade routes, access to spices, and acquisition of wealth.

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How did the Treaty of Tordesillas affect exploration?

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It divided the newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal.