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Motivations for Colonization

Authored by Jaclyn Loschiavo

Social Studies

8th Grade

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Motivations for Colonization
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the motivations for Spain's colonization?

To find the Northwest Passage

To find the fountain of youth

God, Gold, and Glory

Spices, Silk, and Slaves

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main goal of Spanish missions?

To establish trade routes
To convert Native Americans to Christianity
To discover new lands
To find gold and silver

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What motivated the French to colonize North America?

To trade fur

To find gold and silver
To spread Christianity
To escape political persecution

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the motivations for England colonization?

To find gold
To establish a new religion

To escape religious persecution

To find a new trade route

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30 sec • 1 pt

How were Spain's, France's, and England's motivations for colonization similar?

They all wanted their colonies to make them money

They all wanted to establish trade with Native Americans

They all wanted to establish military bases in the New World
They all wanted to find gold and other resources

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