European Exploration and Colonization

The video explores European exploration and colonization of the Americas, driven by the quest for resources and wealth. It covers the Spanish Empire's conquests, the establishment of English colonies, and French settlements in North America. The video also discusses European migration to the Americas, highlighting the economic and religious motivations behind it.

What was a major factor that led to the European exploration of new trade routes?

• The discovery of electricity

• The invention of the printing press

• The rise of the Ottoman Turks

• The decline of the Roman Empire

Which explorer is credited with the accidental discovery of the Americas?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Marco Polo

• Vasco da Gama

• Christopher Columbus

Which empire did the Spanish conquer in Mexico?

• The Roman Empire

• The Mayan Empire

• The Inca Empire

• The Aztec Empire

What was the first permanent English colony in North America?

• New Amsterdam

• Jamestown

• Roanoke

• Plymouth

Which colony was originally founded by the Dutch before becoming an English colony?

• Virginia

• Massachusetts

• Georgia

• New York

What was the primary economic activity in New France?

• Shipbuilding

• Agriculture

• Fur trading

• Gold mining

Which Caribbean island was a principal possession of France?

• Cuba

• Jamaica

• Saint Domingue

• Puerto Rico

What was a major reason for European migration to the Americas during the colonial era?

• To explore new scientific theories

• To seek economic opportunities

• To find new spices

• To escape the Black Death

Which group faced significant discrimination in the United States during the 1850s?

• Chinese immigrants

• Irish immigrants

• Italian immigrants

• German immigrants

What legislation in 1924 affected immigration patterns in the United States?

• The Immigration Act of 1924

• The Homestead Act

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Civil Rights Act