European Exploration & Colonization in North America

European Exploration & Colonization in North America

8th Grade

21 Qs

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European Exploration & Colonization in North America

European Exploration & Colonization in North America

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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What was the primary reason that European explorers had for wanting to explore new land?

They were searching for an all-water route to Asia to acquire silks and spices.

They wanted to practice their navigating skills.

They wanted to spread their religion to Asia.

They wanted to spread their ideas about government with the Native Americans.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

The Spanish and other Europeans viewed North America as

land to claim as their own
useless mass of land
private property belonging to the natives
land to be left alone

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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Which exploring nation set up the Fur Trade with Native Americans?

Britain

Netherlands

France

Spain

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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Which statement accurately describes the reasons for establishing Plymouth and Jamestown?

Both colonies were established to bring wealth to stockholders
Plymouths founders intended to produce raw materials, while Jamestown founders expected to discover gold
both colonies were established to limit the expansion of other European empires
Plymouth was founded as a refuge from religious persecution, while Jamestown was founded for profit

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

It limited the power of future colonial governments
It weakened the influence of religion in Government 
It established a form of self-government based on a social contract 
It guaranteed liberties for colonist through local government 

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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In which colonial region did good harbors, abundant forests, rocky soil, and a short growing season most influence the economy?

Southern Colonies 
Northwest Territory
Middle Atlantic Colonies
New England Colonies

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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With which statement would a Puritan minister in the colony of Massachusetts in 1660 have most likely agreed?

" All men and women are created equal"
"No man should be required to worship against his will"
"Differences of opinion are essential for a society to improve"
"Both the government and church have a common purpose of promoting virtue"

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