Colonization of North America Formative Assessment

Which of the following was a significant economic motivation for European nations to explore and colonize North America?

• To establish a direct trade route to Asia

• To find and exploit natural resources

• To spread Christianity

• To create alliances with Native American tribes

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What was one of the primary political motivations for European exploration of North America?

• To discover new species of plants and animals

• To expand their empires and increase their power

• To develop new agricultural techniques

• To establish scientific research stations

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which European nation established the first permanent settlement in North America, and where was it located? (hint: think about who was most likely the first to colonize N. America)

• The English in Jamestown, Virginia

• The French in Quebec, Canada

• The Spanish in St. Augustine, Florida

• The Dutch in New Amsterdam, New York

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How did the economic motivations of the French differ from those of the Spanish in North America?

• The French focused on the fur trade, while the Spanish sought precious metals.

• The French aimed to establish large plantations, while the Spanish focused on trade routes.

• The French were interested in mining, while the Spanish focused on agriculture.

• The French wanted to develop shipbuilding industries, while the Spanish aimed to spread Christianity.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following best describes the location of the English colonies in North America during the early period of colonization?

• Along the Mississippi River

• In the Caribbean islands

• Along the Atlantic coast

• In the Great Plains

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

This excerpt describes early exploration of the United States.

After the voyages of many early explorers, ​ (a)   rulers sought to claim even more land in North America. They achieved this by establishing ​ (b)   all around North America. The ​ (c)   hoped to find an abundance of gold and convert Native Americans to Christianity. The ​ (d)   hoped to earn money through a popular trade market of selling furs and beaver pelts. Finally, the ​ (e)   arrived to also prosper economically and locate natural resources to send back home. The three countries settled in different locations for different reasons.

• Europe's
• colonies
• Spanish
• French
• English

Which animal was native to North America before Europeans arrived?

• Llamas

• Pigs

• Horses

• Chickens

Besides the English and the Dutch, what other country previously claimed land in the colonies?

• Sweden

• Norway

• Germany

• Italy