European Exploration to US

Which of the following best describes the impact European colonization had on the Western Hemisphere's native population?

• the native population was highly respected in terms of territorial possessions and religious beliefs

• the Europeans for the most part did not interact with the native population

• Spain was the only European country to successfully create an alliance with the native population

• Native populations were often killed off or driven away by the Europeans

How were Native Americans impacted by the Age of Exploration?

• They became rich from trading
• They used modern technology to farm more land
• Many died from disease, slavery, and war
• They were able to use written language to become successful

Most explorers were mainly interested in which of the following?

• Setting up new colonies.
• Working with the Native Americans.
• Expanding/finding trade routes and claiming land for their countries.
• Corn, beans, and squash.

Christopher Columbus is remembered for:

• Exploring the Hudson River
• Sailing the St. Lawrence River
• Finding a rich fishing area off the coast of Canada
• discovering the Americas (Central and South America, San Salvador, Hispaniola, Cuba)

What did the Native Americans and the European Explorers fight over? (What was a conflict?)

• They fought over land.
• They fought over food.
• They fought over ships.
• They fought over furs.

Which question below is NOT a reason the Spain explored the New World 

• Oil
• Gold
• God
• Glory

Was religion important to the economic colony of Jamestown?

• No
• Yes

[Preview] Think about the motives for your choices and for others' choices. Which of these reasons do you think is the STRONGEST motive for human choices?

• Beliefs about god(s) and life-after-death

• A chance of gaining wealth

• A desire to be famous or respected

[p1] What THREE words summarize the key motives for European expansion?

• God

• Glory

• Gold

• Guilt

• Geography

Definition of "climate" is...

• Long-term health

• Short-term weather

• Long-term weather

• Mr. Sonntag's height