French Colonization

8.09 Locations/Goals of Spanish, French, and English Colonies

​Standard 8.09

​Compare and contrast the locations and goals of British, French, and Spanish settlements in North America.

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​I can...

​Color a map showing the locations of the British, French, and Spanish settlements in North America.

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​Match reasons for colonization with the correct countries.

Multiple Choice

Which country established colonies the furthest to the north?

• French

• English

• Spanish

Multiple Choice

Which country established colonies the furthest to the south?

• French

• English

• Spanish

Multiple Choice

Which country controlled the least amount of territory?

• French

• English

• Spanish

​Spanish Colonization

3 G's

1. ​God

2. ​Gold

3. ​Glory

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​-Sent missionaries to convert natives to Christianity to combat the growth of Islam

​-Get rich

​-Conquering new lands provided wealth, power, and prestige

​French Colonization

1. Northwest Passage

2. Fur Trade

3. Religion

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​Still seeking a water route to India, France sent explorers seeking the Northwest Passage.

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​Furs were in high demand and held high value in France.

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​Sought to spread Christianity

​British Colonization

1. Power and Glory

2. Mercantilism

3. Opportunity

4. Religious Freedom​

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​Competing with Spain for land

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​Wealth through Mercantilism

​Export more than you import

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​British Colonization

1. Power and Glory

2. Mercantilism

3. Opportunity

4. Religious Freedom​

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Lower class citizens had an opportunity to gain power and wealth in America.

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​Seeking freedom to practice their religion free from persecution.

Multiple Select

What two countries had groups who settled in North America to escape religious persecution?

• Great Britain

• France

• Spain

Multiple Select

What two countries had missionaries who wanted to convert American Indians to Catholicism?

• Great Britain

• France

• Spain

Multiple Choice

Which country had colonies farthest to the North?

• Great Britain

• France

• Spain

Multiple Choice

Which country had colonies farthest to the North?

• Great Britain

• France

• Spain

Open Ended

How were Spanish and British goals similar in establishing colonies in North America?

Multiple Choice

How did French settlements in North America differ from British and Spanish settlements?

• They were abandoned once they didn't find gold. 

• They traded furs. 

• Puritans could worship freely. 

• They were abandoned if Indians were near.