European Colonization of North America

Who did Spain hire to sail west in search of a route to India?

• Christopher Columbus

• Francis Drake

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

What did Christopher Columbus discover instead of a route to India?

• North and South America

• Africa and Asia

• Australia and Antarctica

• Europe and Russia

What were the primary motivations for European colonization of North America?

• Gold, God, and Glory

• Power, Politics, and Prestige

• Trade, Technology, and Territory

• Culture, Commerce, and Colonization

Which European country colonized mostly in Latin and South America?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Portugal

What was Spain's primary goal in colonizing the Americas?

• Spread their empire and religion

• Establish fur trading businesses

• Find new trade routes

• Form religious communities

Which European country colonized mostly in Canada and parts of the Great Lakes?

• France

• Spain

• England

• Portugal

What was France's main purpose for colonizing North America?

• Engage in fur trading

• Spread their empire and religion

• Find new trade routes

• Form religious communities

Which European country colonized near the East Coast of North America?

• England

• Spain

• France

• Portugal

What were England's primary motivations for colonizing North America?

• Economic opportunities and religious communities

• Establish fur trading businesses

• Find new trade routes

• Spread their empire and religion

What were the consequences of colonization on indigenous peoples?

• They were removed from their land and many died

• They gained economic opportunities and power

• They formed alliances with European colonizers

• They successfully resisted colonization