European Exploration

Why did the Europeans explore the New World?

• Economic, Social, Political

• Transatlantic Slave Trade

• Triangular Trade

• Mercantilism

What are the synonyms for Gold, God, Glory?

• Wealth, Religion, Fame

• Money, Faith, Honor

• Economic, Social, Political

• Treasure, Worship, Prestige

What European country established colonies in order to seek gold and convert natives to Catholicism?

• Spain

• England

• France

• Portugal

What European country wanted to establish a fur trade in the Americas?

• France

• Spain

• England

• Portugal

What reason for exploration is described by the following words: power, fame, glory, empire?

• To establish colonies

• Political

• Christianity

• Religion

What reason for exploration is described by the following words: money, trade, natural resources, minerals, merchants?

• Political

• To establish colonies

• economic

• To find gold and glory

What reason for colonization is described by the following words: people, religion, and culture?

• economic

• political

• social

• To seek gold and glory

In what year was Jamestown established?

• 1607

• 1620

• 1492

• 1776

Why did the British establish Jamestown?

• To seek new trade routes

• For commercial Profit

• To spread Christianity

• Social Reasons

In what year was Plymouth established?

• 1607

• 1620

• 1492

• 1776