Exploration & Colonization

Which was NOT a reason for European Exploration?

• Expand the nation’s empire 

• Expand the nation’s wealth and resources

• Expand religion

• Expand trade with other countries 

Which was NOT a reason for Spanish Exploration?

• Gold

• God

• Gems

• Glory

Which is a reason for France’s colonization in North America?

• Fur trade

• Slave trade

• Tobacco trade 

• Establish missions 

Which was the first successful English colony in 1607?

• Plymouth 

• Virginia 

• Jamestown 

• Williamsburg 

Which reason was why Jamestown was founded?

• For profit

• For religious freedom 

• For social diversity 

• For Glory

Which reason was why Plymouth colony was founded?

• For profit

• For religious freedom 

• For social diversity 

• For Glory

Which region had long winters and rocky soil not very suitable for farming?

• The New England Colonies 

• The Middle Colonies 

• The Southern Colonies 

• Jamestown

Which region was known as the “Bread basket” colonies?

• The New England Colonies 

• The Middle Colonies 

• The Southern Colonies 

• Plymouth 

Which region led to the development of the plantation system and need of slave labor?

• The New England Colonies 

• The Middle Colonies 

• The Southern Colonies 

• Jamestown

Which region raised these type of crops like: tobacco, cotton, indigo, and rice?

• The New England Colonies 

• The Middle Colonies 

• The Southern Colonies 

• Jamestown