Reasons for Exploration Teacher slides final version

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What are some common reasons people might choose to leave their home and move to a new place?

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Which of the following are considered motivations for exploration according to the E-S-P framework?

• Economic reasons

• Social reasons

• Political reasons

• Environmental reasons

Multiple Choice

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

• To establish trading posts

• To search for valuable metals

• To limit the spread of Christianity

• To prevent the enslavement of African People

Multiple Choice

This list provides reasons for the establishment of European colonies in the New World. Which European country was motivated to colonize the New World for these reasons?

• England

• France

• Germany

• Spain

Multiple Choice

Why did European explorers search for the Northwest Passage?

• To find the legendary Seven Cities of Gold

• To discover new technology for crossing the Atlantic Ocean

• To find the legendary waters of the Fountain of Youth

• To discover a sea route to Asia

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a primary motive for Spain's exploration and colonization of the New World?

• To find gold and riches

• To spread Christianity

• To escape religious persecution

• To gain national glory

Multiple Choice

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

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main goal of the mission system mentioned in the ESP Card Sort?

• To convert Native people to Catholicism

• To increase trade with Native Americans

• To expand land ownership

• To escape religious persecution

Multiple Choice

Which motive best completes the diagram?

• To promote free enterprise

• To extend democracy

• To expand empires

• To found utopian communities

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Which of the following were reasons for colonists to escape to the New World?

• Escaping religious persecution

• Seeking economic opportunities

• Expanding political influence

• Avoiding fur trade