Foundations of European Exploration and Colonization

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Why did the Spanish sail west across the Atlantic?

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find a sea route to Asia.

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What is Sir Francis Drake best known for?

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circumnavigating the globe

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What was one reason England wanted colonies for raw materials?

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to be more self-sufficient

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Unlike the French settlement of Quebec, the settlement of Montreal was founded for what purpose?

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to make money by trapping and trading.

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Why was the Treaty of Tordesillas signed?

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to prevent conflict over territorial claims between Spain and Portugal

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The astrolabe contributed to European exploration by making it possible for sailors to

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measure latitude using the sun or stars.

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Why did mercantilism motivate European exploration?

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It encouraged nations to seek wealth by acquiring colonies and resources.

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Why was the emergence of multinational corporations like the Dutch East India Company significant?

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They facilitated global trade and economic expansion.