Colonies, Religious Freedom, Government Docs

What were the three countries that explored the new world?

• Spain, England, France

• Russia, Portugal, Norway

• Spain, Germany, Denmark

• Ireland, England, Mexico

What was the ORIGINAL reason that European countries explored the New World?

• To find and trade fur

• To find a shorter route to Asia

• To find gold

• To conquer as much land as possible

Why did France explore the new world?

• To conquer as much land as possible

• To spread their religion

• To find a trade route to Asia

• To engage in the fur trade

Which area of the map was colonized by Spain?

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• Green

• Blue

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Which area of the map was colonized by England?

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• Green

• Blue

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Which area of the map was colonized by France?

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• Green

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What was the first permanent English Colony?

• North Carolina

• South Carolina

• Massachussetts

• Virginia

What is the name of the first permanent English settlement in Virginia?

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

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In which year was Jamestown settled?

• 1776

• 1607

• 1620

• 1803

Why was Jamestown settled?

• They wanted to conquer as much land as possible

• They wanted to spread their religion

• They were searching for gold

• They were looking for a trade route to Asia