Unit 2 Lesson 1 - European Exploration

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Jamestown was founded for

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economic reasons to bring riches back to England

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What was the first reason explorers discovered the New World? Options: The wanted to spread religion to Mexico, They wanted to bring back Native American slaves to Europe, They were looking for trade routes to Asia, The Wanted to discover New Lands

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They were looking for trade routes to Asia

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What negative impact did the Columbian Exchange have on North and South America?

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The spread of diseases such as smallpox wiped out much of the native population.

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Which of the following was the main reason that Columbus sailed west from Europe? Options: to find a more direct water route to Asia, to set up colonies, to spread the Catholic religion, to stay home

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to find a more direct water route to Asia