Early Colonization

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Why did European colonists choose to enslave Africans to provide labor? Options: Africans were immune to European diseases, Africans had no allies in the Americas, Africans provided a permanent source of labor, All of the Above

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All of the Above

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What was the main goal of missions in Spanish colonial society?

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To convert Native Americans to Christianity

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How did having colonies benefit European countries?

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They mined for gold and silver, grew crops that could be traded for gold and silver, and the colonies bought goods from the home country.

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How did early French settlements in the New World differ from early English settlements?

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French settlements were primarily focused on trade, while English settlements were more focused on agriculture.

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What was a European goal during the exploration and colonization period?

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To find new trade routes, build empires, and spread religion. (3 G's)

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Which economic benefit did England receive from its North American colonies?

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Access to raw materials and new markets

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Mercantilism is...

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A type of economic system, favorable balance of trade

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What was the main purpose of French colonization in North America?

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To establish a trading network

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What aspect of the European settlement of North America was most destructive to the Native American population?

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Introduction of European diseases

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The voyage of slave ships from Africa to the Americas was called?

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The Middle Passage