Colonization L1-2 Review

Who were the first group of people to migrate to the land we now call South Carolina?

• Europeans

• Colonists

• Native Americans

• Quakers

How did agriculture benefit the first people living in South Carolina?

• It gave them a main source of water.

• It helped them develop better homes and schools.

• It created jobs for local people.

• It provided the opportunity for them to have food that was nutritious and plentiful.

As Europeans began exploring and moving into the New World, what did they want to create?

• Outposts

• Colonies

• Countries

• Continents

Explorers who came to the New World to share their religion with others were motivated by telling others about their __________.

• God

• culture

• wealth

• adventures

All explorers wanted __________ so that they could get rich! It was not always shiny, but it was always used to make money.

• Gold

• Silver

• Copper

• Diamonds

Some explorers wanted to sail to be powerful so that they could get all of the fame and __________.

• Glory

• Wealth

• Knowledge

• Land

By 1700, which 3 European countries had claimed large portions of America?

• Spain, Portugal and France

• Spain, France and England

• Spain, Russia and England

• England, Norway and France

Which country was known for first enslaving the Native Americans?

• Spain

• Mexico

• France

• England

Look at the cartoon to the left.

Which concept describes the system shown in the picture?

• Colonization

• Mercantilism

• Sharing

• Servanthood

Why did Europeans begin bringing Africans to the colonies for labor?

• Africans would work for free.

• Africans were stronger.

• Other slaves needed more food.

• Enslaved Native Americans were dying quickly due to diseases.