European Exploration & Colonization

What was the primary purpose of the Spanish colonies there were established in North America in the early 1500s?

• To foster friendship between Spaniards and Native Americans

• To establish religious freedom for Spaniards fleeing Europe

• To grow crops for Spain

• To find gold and to spread Christianity

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.

• 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

The Colonies of Massachusetts, Maryland and Pennsylvania were all established for________

• Religious Purposes

• Economic Purposes

• Political Reasons

• empire expansion

The Spanish established colonies in order to look for gold and______

• Spread the Catholic religion

• Establish the slave trade

• Trade with the Native Americans

• Start a new religion

The main reason for French colonization was

• Fishing and Fur trading

• The search for gold

• To expand their empire

• War with the English

The Pilgrims established the Plymouth colony so they could

• Practice their religion freely

• Find gold

• Start plantations using slave labor

• Beat Russia in the Space Race

What was the first reason explorers discovered the New World

• The wanted to spread religion to Mexico

• They wanted to bring back Native American slaves to Europe

• They were looking for trade routes to Asia

• The Wanted to discover New Lands

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

• to reduce overpopulation in Europe

• To create communities founded on religious tolerance

• to profit from trading furs and other goods

• to create joint ventures with other Europeans powers