Exploration and Colonization STAAR Review

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Which reason supports why France established North American colonies in the 1600s?

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To establish trading posts

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Which European country was motivated to colonize the New World for these reasons? A) England, B) France, C) Germany, D) Spain

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Spain

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Why did European explorers search for the Northwest Passage?

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To discover a new sea route to Asia

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What was the INITIAL reason many European explorers sailed to the Americas?

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To find new trade routes to Asia

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Which of these describes the primary reason for French colonization? 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.

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Identify reasons for English, Spanish, and French exploration and colonization of North America. Which pair of actions best completes this graphic? Options: 1—Enslaved native populations, 2—Organized utopian societies; 1—Established Catholic missions, 2—Focused primarily on fur trading; 1—Promoted political freedom, 2—Participated in the triangular trade; 1—Became commercial shipbuilders, 2—Created an early system of public schools

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1—Established Catholic missions, 2—Focused primarily on fur trading

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Which reason best completes this list? To spread democratic ideals, To improve efficiency in manufacturing, To locate potential military allies, To claim new territory

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To claim new territory

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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

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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

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Which reasons correctly replace the numbers in this table? Options: F (1) To gain religious freedom (2) To provide military defense, G (1) To increase business profits (2) To escape religious persecution, H (1) To provide military defense (2) To help benefit the poor, J (1) To increase business profits (2) To provide a place for criminals

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G (1) To increase business profits (2) To escape religious persecution