Colonization

What was the primary effect of European colonization on the indigenous populations of the Western Hemisphere?

• The indigenous populations were largely left undisturbed and their territories and beliefs were respected

• The Europeans mostly avoided contact with the indigenous populations

• Only Spain was able to establish a successful alliance with the indigenous populations

• The indigenous populations were frequently exterminated or displaced by the Europeans

Which European nation was first to lay claim to the New World?

• Portugal

• Spain
• France
• England

The cultures of Native Americans...

• developed a universal language

• created extensive trade routes and communication across vast distances

• maintained harmonious relations with each other, including voluntary migration

• built powerful alliances to resist European settlement on their territories

God, Gold, and Glory - 

• Reasons for exploration and colonization
• Reasons for spreading democracy 
• Reasons for staying in your own country
• Reasons for escaping government

What was the primary reason for English settlers to migrate to New England?

• to find precious metals

• to establish diplomatic relations

• to practice their religion freely

• to gain fame

The "Middle Passage" referred to

• the creation of the Panama Canal in Central America

• the transportation of slaves from Africa to the New World

• Lewis and Clark's expedition into the Louisiana Territory

• the best route over the Rocky Mountains to get to California

What colonial region had the distinction of being the MOST culturally diverse?

• the Southern colonies

• the New England colonies

• the Mid-Western colonies

• the Mid-Atlantic colonies

Which of these areas in the colonial era would be likely to have the greatest number of large landowners and indentured servants?

• New England

• Middle colonies

• Southern colonies

• Ohio River Valley region

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Which of these best describes conditions for slaves being brought across the Atlantic Ocean?

• Many Africans were forced to sail the ships.

• Many Africans died from diseases on the journey.

• Many Africans were executed for no reason.

• Many Africans escaped by jumping overboard.

What is the economic system called in which mother countries colonize to acquire wealth and raw materials?

• Triangular Trade

• Columbian Exchange

• Mercantilism

• Atlantic Slave Trade