Colonization of the Americas

Which three words can sum up the motivations of nations like England to colonize the New World?

• Gold, God, and Glory

• Trade, Territory, and Technology

• Freedom, Fortune, and Fame

• Power, Prestige, and Prosperity

Which European nations competed with each other for the control of territory in North America?

• Spain and Portugal

• England, France, and the Netherlands

• Germany and Italy

• Russia and Sweden

What was the main motivation for English colonists to come to the New World?

• To find gold and silver

• To establish religious freedom

• To expand their empires

• To explore new lands

What was the main labor source in the American colonies?

• Indentured servants

• Native Americans

• Enslaved Africans

• European immigrants

What were the main natural resources that attracted European settlers to the Americas?

• Gold and silver

• Furs and timber

• Tobacco and sugar

• All of the above

Which European country had the largest territory on the east coast of North America by 1670?

• Spain

• Portugal

• England

• France

Which European country sponsored the first settlements in North America?

• Spain

• Portugal

• England

• France

What happened to the Native American population after the arrival of Europeans?

• It increased significantly

• It remained the same

• It decreased by 90%

• It migrated to Europe

What was the main trade route between Europe, Africa, and North America called?

• The Silk Road

• The Spice Route

• The Triangle Trade

• The Transatlantic Trade

Which colony was established by the Quakers and believed in tolerance for other religions?

• Massachusetts Bay Colony

• Connecticut

• Rhode Island

• Pennsylvania