European Exploration and Colonization

What fueled European exploration and colonization of the Americas?

• Religious freedom

• Political power

• Resources and wealth

• Scientific curiosity

What fueled European exploration and colonization of the Americas?

• Religious freedom

• Political power

• Resources and wealth

• Scientific curiosity

Which trading route was under threat in the 15th century?

• Silk Road

• Transatlantic Trade Route

• Indian Ocean Trade Route

• Mediterranean Trade Route

Who accidentally discovered the Americas in 1492?

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Amerigo Vespucci

What were the Americas viewed as by Europeans?

• A dangerous wilderness

• A land of opportunity

• A threat to European power

• A place of cultural exchange

Which European country was the first to conquer and colonize the Americas?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Portugal

Which European power controlled most of Central and South America?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Portugal

Which English colony was the first permanent settlement in North America?

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

• Massachusetts Bay

• New York

Which European country established the colony of New France?

• France

• Spain

• England

• Portugal

Which group of immigrants came to America to avoid starvation in the 19th century?

• Irish

• Germans

• Chinese

• Africans