European colonization of North America

This explorer's theory led Europeans to the Americas.

• Columbus
• Vespucci
• Cabot
• Balboa

Columbus thought that he had arrived at the ___________, and therefore called the Natives he met Indians.

• Cathay
• Africa
• America
• India

Columbus thought that he had arrived at the ___________, and therefore called the Natives he met Indians.

• Cathay
• Africa
• America
• India

Which of the following was NOT a reason the early explorers began colonize the New World?

• To search for gold and riches
• To make friends with the Native Americans
• To spread their religion
• The explorers want to become famous.

How did the French Colonies get rich?

• Fur Trade
• Gold
• Agriculture

How did the Spanish Colonies get rich?

• Fur Trade
• Gold
• Agriculture

How did the English Colonies get rich?

• Fur Trade
• Gold
• Agriculture and raw goods

Which one of these was NOT an impact on the New World because of exploration?

• Columbus claimed the New World for Spain
• Thirteen colonies were created
• Native American population went down due to European disease
• Native Americans traveled to Europe

Which was NOT a European motive for exploration?

• wealth
• religious conversion
• spread disease
• economic opportunity

What does persecution mean?

• good treatment
• casualties
• to spread something
• mistreatment