European Colonization in America

What were the three main reasons why Spanish explorers established colonies in the Americas

• Science, Agriculture, Technology
• Art, Culture, Education
• Wealth, Christianity, Adventure

• Adventure, Trade, Diplomacy

Which of the following reasons best explains why the Spanish defeated the Inca?

• Spanish diplomatic alliances with other tribes
• Inca's lack of interest in warfare
• Superior naval power
• Advanced military technology (horses and equipment)

The first French colonists in North America were mostly interested in

• fishing & trapping

• religious missions
• agriculture
• gold mining

Early European explorers searched North America's coast for

• spices and textiles from India
• a direct route to Europe
• new territories for colonization
• a shorter route to Asia

The Virginia Company established the House of Burgesses to

• create a military alliance with Native Americans
• increase trade with England
• establish a royal governor for the colony
• allow voters to elect reps. to make laws

Who was given the rights to conquer land from Queen Elizabeth?

• Sir Walter Raleigh
• Henry Hudson
• James Cook
• Sir Francis Drake

What was the impact of the Protestant Reformation

• It resulted in the immediate end of all religious conflicts in Europe.
• The Protestant Reformation led to the unification of all Christian denominations.
• The Protestant Reformation resulted in significant shifts in power and society. Also divided Europe and formed churches.

• The Reformation had no significant impact on political structures in Europe.

What is the difference between Creoles, Peninsular & Mestizos

• Creoles are colonial-born Europeans, Peninsulars are Spaniards from Spain, and Mestizos are mixed European and Indigenous people.
• Mestizos are solely European descendants
• Peninsulars are mixed-race individuals
• Creoles are Indigenous people

What are the three G's?

• Gold, God, Glory
• Gems, Gold, Glory
• Gold, Glory, Grace
• Gold, God, Game