Reasons for Exploration

Which country set up New Amsterdam a.k.a New York as a harbor for trading and profit.

• Spain
• France
• Netherlands
• England

Which country got along with Natives, christianized and traded beaver furs for profit.

• France
• Netherlands
• Spain
• England

Spain came to America with what purpose?

• to trade with Natives
• for God, Gold, and Glory
• to exchange goods
• to spread diseases

Which of the following is the primary reason that European rulers became interest in trans-Atlantic exploration beginning in the 15th century?

• They were curious about whether or not the world was round.

• They were seeking an oversea trade route to Asia.

• They wanted to become allies with Western Hemisphere natives.

• They were looking to relocate their European empires to a new continent.

Which of the following played a key role in the European Age of Exploration that emerged in the 15th and 16th centuries?

• Advancements in sea-faring technology

• New lands with the possibility for European expansion

• An interest in developing a sea route to Asia for trade

• All of the Above

• To acquire resources for trade

• To obtain raw materials for industry

• To create markets for manufactured goods

How did European countries attempt to achieve these goals during the 16th through the 18th centuries?

• by adopting isolationist policies

• by promoting communist economic goals

• by introducing democratic government

• by colonizing territories

Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America?

• To create communities founded on religious tolerance

• to profit from trading furs and other goods

• to create joint ventures with other European powers

• to reduce overpopulation in Europe

Which motive best completes the diagram?

• To promote free enterprise

• To extend democracy

• To expand empires

• To found utopian communities

Dealing with the rights of citizens.

• Political

• Economical

• Geographical

• Social

Dealing with how people impact and interact with their environment.

• Political

• Economical

• Geographical

• Social