Reasons for Colonization Quiz

What was the main reason the Spanish explored North America?

• To trade furs

• To spread the Catholic religion and find gold

• To escape war

• To find a new sea route to Asia

Why did the French want to explore North America?

• To find gold and riches

• To fight the English

• To trade furs and build friendships

• To escape taxes

Which explorer would most likely work closely with Native American tribes?

• A Spanish conquistador looking for gold

• A French fur trader looking for trade

• An English soldier building a fort

• A pirate stealing from ships

Name one reason why the Spanish came to North America.

How were the Spanish and French goals different?

Why did the English come to North America?

• To find gold and spread Catholicism

• To trade furs and build friendships

• For religious freedom and new economic opportunities

• To join French colonies

Name one reason why the English colonized North America.

Which of the following is an example of a pull factor for English colonists?

• War and high taxes in England

• Jobs and land in the New World

• Lack of food in cities

• Religious persecution

Which group most likely wanted to build permanent settlements and families in the New World?

• Spanish soldiers

• French fur traders

• English colonists

• Pirate crews

How were English colonists different from Spanish and French explorers?