6th Grade UIL Social Studies Flashcardziz

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Where was Christopher Columbus trying to go when he sailed the Ocean Blue in 1492? Options: India and China, Russia and China, the edge of the earth, around Africa

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India and China

Answer explanation

Christopher Columbus aimed to reach India and China by sailing westward across the Atlantic Ocean, seeking a new trade route for spices and riches.

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What continent do Spain, France, and England (Britain) belong to?

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Europe

Answer explanation

Spain, France, and England are all located in Europe, making it the correct answer. South America, Australia, and Asia are separate continents that do not include these countries.

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Mercantilism was an economic system that was created for

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the mother country to get rich from raw materials of a colony.

Answer explanation

Mercantilism focused on enriching the mother country by exploiting colonies for raw materials, which were then used to produce goods for trade, ensuring wealth accumulation for the ruling nation.

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The Spanish were motivated to explore and colonize by three factors: God, Gold, and Glory.

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God, Gold, and Glory

Answer explanation

The Spanish were driven by the desire for religious expansion (God), wealth through resources (Gold), and national pride or fame (Glory). This triad encapsulates their motivations for exploration and colonization.

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The three French motives to explore and colonize were: Friends, Furs, and Fish, God, Gold, and Glory, Christmas, Easter, and Summer vaca, Christians, Crowns, and Creativity

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Friends, Furs, and Fish

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Friends, Furs, and Fish' as these were key motivations for French exploration and colonization, focusing on alliances, fur trade, and fishing resources, unlike the other options which pertain to different contexts.

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The last of the European countries to colonize in North America

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England (Britain)

Answer explanation

England (Britain) was the last European country to establish colonies in North America, with significant settlements occurring in the 17th century, while other nations like Spain and France had already begun colonization earlier.

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English motivations to explore and colonize were different from Spanish and French motivations. What was a key difference?

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Private citizens moved to the New World with their families.

Answer explanation

Unlike the Spanish and French, English motivations included private citizens moving to the New World with their families, seeking new opportunities and a better life, rather than solely for conquest or riches.

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The Northwest Passage was a route explorers hoped to find to

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get to India and China across the top of Canada

Answer explanation

The Northwest Passage was sought by explorers as a shortcut to reach India and China by navigating through the Arctic waters above Canada, making the correct choice 'get to India and China across the top of Canada'.

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Which country had the largest group of immigrants?

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England

Answer explanation

England had the largest group of immigrants due to its historical role as a destination for people seeking better opportunities, influenced by its colonial past and economic prospects compared to Spain, France, and Sweden.

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When the Pilgrims established the Colony of Plymouth, Massachusetts, it led to the signing of the Mayflower Compact which was what?

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An early form of Self-Government

Answer explanation

The Mayflower Compact was an agreement signed by the Pilgrims establishing a framework for self-government in the new colony, making it an early form of self-government rather than a treaty or charter.