Exploration and Colonization of the Americas

What was a major reason for European exploration in the 15th century?

• To conduct scientific research

• To find educational institutions

• To explore new trade routes due to threats on the Silk Road

• To establish new sports

Which explorer accidentally discovered the Americas while searching for a trade route to Asia?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

• Marco Polo

Which empire did the Spanish conquer in Mexico between 1519 and 1521?

• Aztec Empire

• Olmec Empire

• Mayan Empire

• Inca Empire

Which country colonized Brazil in the Americas?

• England

• Portugal

• Spain

• France

What was the first permanent English colony in North America?

• Plymouth Colony

• Jamestown

• New York

• Quebec

Which city was founded by the French in 1608 as part of their fur trade efforts?

• New Orleans

• Quebec

• Detroit

• Montreal

What was the main economic activity that drove French colonization in North America?

• Gold mining

• Fishing

• Fur trading

• Agriculture

What was the primary reason for the large wave of European migration to the Americas between 1815 and 1865?

• Technological advancements

• Tourism exploration

• Political conferences

• Economic opportunities and religious freedom

Which act in 1924 limited immigration by establishing quotas based on nationality?

• The Immigration and Nationality Act

• The Quota Act

• The National Origins Act

• The Immigration Act of 1924

Which legislation in 1965 shifted U.S. immigration patterns to favor immigrants from Asia and Latin America?

• The Chinese Exclusion Act

• The Bracero Program

• The Gentleman's Agreement

• The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965