STAAR History Blitz: Exploration and Colonization Flashcard

STAAR History Blitz: Exploration and Colonization Flashcard

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History

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which European country wanted to find a shorter water route to India/Asia?

Back

Portugal

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who discovered North America in 1492 for the Spanish crown?

Back

Christopher Columbus

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Columbian Exchange?

Back

A global exchange of goods and ideas between the Eastern and Western hemispheres.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did the Spanish colonize?

Back

For Glory, For God, For Gold

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which present-day areas were included in Spanish settlement? Florida, South America, Texas, Mexico, California, Florida, Texas, Mexico, Florida, South America, Texas, California, Florida, South America, Mexico, California

Back

Florida, South America, Mexico, California

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which region did French explorers colonize? Options: In present-day New England, Along the east coast all the way to the Appalachian mountains, Between the Appalachian mountains and the Rocky Mountains, In present-day Georgia

Back

Between the Appalachian mountains and the Rocky Mountains

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What valuable animals did French explorers find in the colonized region?

Back

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