Shotwell Exploration apply it

1. The era of European exploration and conquest in North and South America began with Christopher Columbus In 1492. Columbus sailed from Spain to find a new trade route to Asia. The current trade route involved sailing around Africa to reach India and China.

Which of the following are present in this paragraph - choose all that apply:

• Gain wealth

• Claim land and expand their empire

• Spread their religion

2. The Spanish claimed the Caribbean Islands, Central America, most of South America and parts of North America. To explore and conquer “New Spain,” the Spanish turned to explorers called conquistadors (conquerors). The conquistadors were allowed to establish settlements and take the wealth of the American Indians. In return, the Spanish government took part of the treasures they found.

Which of the following are present in this paragraph - choose all that apply:

• Gain wealth

• Claim land and expand their empire

• Spread their religion

3. In 1607, the King of England granted a charter to a group of investors (known as a joint-stock company) to colonize present day Virginia. Their goal was to make a profit from the riches that North America offered. Which of the following are present in this paragraph - choose all that apply:

• Gain wealth

• Claim land and expand their empire

• Spread their religion

4. The French did not have many colonies but made their money from furs and trading. Beaver pelt was highly valued at this time, and many French fur traders made their fortune trading for this valuable fur. Which of the following are present in this paragraph - choose all that apply:

• Gain wealth

• Claim land and expand their empire

• Spread their religion

5. The Spanish built missions across their colonies and sent priests to the Americas. Which of the following are present in this paragraph - choose all that apply:

• Gain wealth

• Claim land and expand their empire

• Spread their religion

“As I saw that they were very friendly to us, and perceived that they could be much more easily converted to our holy faith by gentle means than by force, I presented them with some red caps, and strings of beads to wear upon the neck, and many other trifles of small value, wherewith they were much delighted, and became wonderfully attached to us.” -Christopher Columbus, diary entry, October 12, 1492 Which of the following are present in this paragraph - choose all that apply:

• Gain wealth

• Claim land and expand their empire

• Spread their religion