U7 L1: Motivations for Exploration (7.58)

** Which example would MOST LIKELY be considered a political factor that led to the exploration of the new world?

• advances in navigation

• competition between nations

• need for international trade

• desire to spread Christianity

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** Which statement BEST describes a difference between the English and the French with regards to exploration and colonization?

• The French were less interested in occupying territories

• The French and English both settled in North America

• Fur trading was the main source of money for the English

• Only the French were interested in converting the natives

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** What are the similarities between Portugal and Spain's motivations for exploration of the "New World"?

• Both countries were interested in expanding their empires.

• Neither country was interested in finding new

• Portuguese explorers, unlike Spaniards, wanted more wealth

• Neither country sought to introduce Christianity to the natives

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** Between 1500 and 1800, the British empire thrived on MERCANTILISM as it expanded to North America. Choose THREE true statements about this system during that time.

• The economy was controlled by the government

• The goal was to maintain wealth in the empire

• Control of the market was in the hands of the traders

• Empires colonized as much as possible to gain wealth

• Empires aimed to establish trade networks with native populations

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What outcomes were European explorers hoping to achieve? (3)

• accumulation of wealth

• elevate status on the world stage

• establish colonies

• spread European languages

• map the globe

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What motivations did European powers have for spreading their religious beliefs? (2)

• Desire to convert people across the globe to their religion

• Interest in learning about the religion of other cultures

• Requirement for trade agreements

• Conviction in their duty to share Christianity

• They were seeking a system in which religious intolerance would be allowed

What economic doctrine suggested a nation's strength was tied to its wealth?

• capitalism

• socialism

• feudalism

• mercantilism

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What ultimate goal did European explorers hope to achieve by establishing colonies?

• spread of European languages

• map the entire globe

• cost-effective production of goods

• political isolation

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The primary goal of mercantilism as practiced by European countries was to…

• Provide opportunities for investment and entrepreneurship

• Spread Christianity to non-European peoples

• Offer Native Americans protection in exchange for free labor

• Increase their supply of gold and silver through a favorable balance of trade

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The Commercial Revolution in Western Europe led directly to the

• Development of a representative political system

• Establishment of the guild system

• Weakening of the power of the middle class

• Expansion of world trade

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