European Exploration and Colonization Review

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

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To profit from trading in furs and other goods

Answer explanation

France primarily sought to profit from trading in furs and other goods in North America, as the fur trade was highly lucrative and a key driver of their colonial ambitions.

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Which motive best completes the diagram? Options: To promote free enterprise, To extend democracy, To expand empires, To found utopian communities

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To expand empires

Answer explanation

The motive "To expand empires" best completes the diagram as it aligns with historical motivations for imperialism, where nations sought to increase their territory and influence, often at the expense of others.

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Which of the following is the most important reason why Pilgrims came to America? gold, trade, land, religious freedom

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religious freedom

Answer explanation

The Pilgrims came to America primarily for religious freedom, seeking to escape persecution in England. While gold, trade, and land were factors for others, the Pilgrims' main motivation was to practice their faith freely.

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When did Mayflower come to America?

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1620

Answer explanation

The Mayflower arrived in America in 1620, carrying Pilgrims seeking religious freedom. This date is significant in American history, marking the beginning of permanent European settlement in New England.

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How was the agreement which bonded Pilgrims called?

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Mayflower Compact

Answer explanation

The agreement that bonded the Pilgrims is called the Mayflower Compact. It was a foundational document for self-governance, created by the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower in 1620.

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The area in yellow was colonized by which country?

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England

Answer explanation

The area in yellow was colonized by England, which established several colonies in North America during the 17th century, significantly influencing the region's development.

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Which of these describes the primary reason for French colonization?
Options:
To convert American Indians in the Southwest to Catholicism,
To cultivate cash crops in the Chesapeake Bay area,
To extract precious metals from mines in present-day Mexico,
To profit from fur trading in the Great Lakes region

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To profit from fur trading in the Great Lakes region

Answer explanation

The primary reason for French colonization was to profit from fur trading in the Great Lakes region, as this was a lucrative industry that drove French exploration and settlement in North America.

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8.2A

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Which of these describes the primary reason for English colonization?
Options:
To convert American Indians in the Southwest to Catholicism,
To cultivate cash crops in the Chesapeake Bay area,
To extract precious metals from mines in present-day Mexico,
To profit from fur trading in the Great Lakes region

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To cultivate cash crops in the Chesapeake Bay area

Answer explanation

The primary reason for English colonization was to cultivate cash crops, particularly tobacco, in the Chesapeake Bay area, which became a significant economic driver for the colonies.

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8.2A

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Who sailed west in 1492 trying to find a water route to Asia, claiming land in the Caribbean and South America for Spain?

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Christopher Columbus

Answer explanation

Christopher Columbus sailed west in 1492 seeking a route to Asia and claimed lands in the Caribbean and South America for Spain, making him the correct answer.

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Representative assembly in England

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Parliament

Answer explanation

The correct answer is Parliament, as it is the representative assembly in England responsible for making laws and governing, unlike the other options which refer to different contexts or locations.