European Exploration & Colonization

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What was the primary purpose of the Spanish colonies established in North America in the early 1500s?

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To find gold and to spread Christianity

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Which of the following is the primary reason that European rulers became interested in trans-Atlantic exploration beginning in the 15th century?
Options:
They were curious about whether or not the world was round.
They were seeking an oversea trade route to Asia.
They wanted to become allies with Western Hemisphere natives.
They were looking to relocate their European empires to a new continent.

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They were seeking an oversea trade route to Asia.

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How did European countries attempt to achieve the goals of acquiring resources for trade, obtaining raw materials for industry, and creating markets for manufactured goods during the 16th through the 18th centuries?

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by colonizing territories

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Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America? Options: To create communities founded on religious tolerance, to profit from trading furs and other goods, to create joint ventures with other European powers, to reduce overpopulation in Europe

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to profit from trading furs and other goods

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The Colonies of Massachusetts, Maryland and Pennsylvania were all established for________

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Religious Purposes

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The Spanish established colonies in order to look for gold and______

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Spread the Catholic religion

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The main reason for French colonization was

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Fishing and Fur trading

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The Pilgrims established the Plymouth colony so they could

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Practice their religion freely

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What was the first reason explorers discovered the New World? Options: The wanted to spread religion to Mexico, They wanted to bring back Native American slaves to Europe, They were looking for trade routes to Asia, The Wanted to discover New Lands

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They were looking for trade routes to Asia

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Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America? Options: to reduce overpopulation in Europe, To create communities founded on religious tolerance, to profit from trading furs and other goods, to create joint ventures with other Europeans powers

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to profit from trading furs and other goods