European Exploration of the New World

Which nation explored and settled in the New World to find religious freedom, religious toleration, self-government, and a favorable climate to live in?

• Spain

• France

• Netherlands

• England

Which nation explored and settled in the New World to find gold and spread Christianity to the Native Americans?

• Spain

• France

• Netherlands

• England

Which nation explored and settled in the New World to make money from the fur trade?

• Spain

• France

• Netherlands

• England

Which nation had the best relationship with the Native Americans they encountered? Many men from this nation traded fur with the Natives for items made in Europe such as firearms, blankets, and metal weapons / tools.

• Spain

• France

• Netherlands

• England

Which nation's relationship with Native Americans included periods of cooperation and conflict? Sometimes settlers from this nation got along well with Native Americans by helping each other survive. Other times fights broke out over control of land.

• Spain

• France

• Netherlands

• England

Which nation had a terrible relationship with Native Americans? This nation enslaved Native Americans and forced them to search for gold. This nation used torture and murder to get what they wanted from the Natives.

• Spain

• France

• Netherlands

• England

Which nation is identified by the color BLUE?

• France

• England

• Netherlands

• Spain

Which nation is identified by the color RED?

• France

• England

• Netherlands

• Spain

Which nation is identified by the color GREEN?

• France

• England

• Netherlands

• Spain

_____________ was the first nation to explore the New World and because of this they had little problems with other European nations. They did however have problems with the Natives.

• England

• Spain

• France

• Netherlands