1.3 European Colonization of the Americas

What European colonial power was most motivated by the desire to spread Christianity?

• England

• Spain

• France

• The Netherlands (Dutch)

Which European colonial power developed mutually beneficial ties with Native groups based on the fur trade and frequently intermarried with Native Americans?

• France

• Spain

• England

• Portugal

What motivations for European colonial expansion was common to all groups, including the Spanish, Dutch, French, England and Portuguese?

• Desire for new sources of wealth (especially gold and silver)

• Military competition between rival powers

• Desire to spread Catholicism

• The desire to find religious freedom

What was the initial motivation for European exploration overseas?

Select the areas colonized by Spain

Select the areas colonized by France

Select the areas colonized by England