Excellence Check 1.1

European explorers came to America for all the following reasons. Select all that apply.

• Gold

• Goods

• God

• Glory

Which of the following is the definition of mercantilism?

• To bring into a country

• To ship out of a country

• A person who spreads the message of Christianity

• An economic policy meant to profit the mother country

Which European countries were competing to control spice trade?

• United States, France, and England

• Spain, France, and England

• Mexico, England, and France

• Mexico, United States, and Canada

Which of the following was a social reason to explore North America?

• Look for gold and riches

• Control the spice trade

• Expand the empire

• Spread the Christian religion

Which area was explored and colonized by Spain?

• Yellow area

• Pink area

• Orange area

• Gray area

Based on the map, which European country explored and colonized Texas?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Mexico

Which economic reason led to French exploration of North America?

• Find gold and riches

• Fur trade

• Enslave the Indians

• Convert the Native Americans

Which European country explored and established 13 colonies along the East coast of the United States?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Canada

Explored Canada, established trading partnership with Indians, and attempted to spread Christianity -

• Spain

• France

• England

• Netherlands

Which European country was responsible for exploring and colonizing the yellow part of the map?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Florida