European Exploration and Colonization Passage

What were the primary motivations for European exploration and colonization?

• Economic, religious, and political motivations

• Scientific research and discovery

• Cultural exchange and understanding

• Environmental conservation

Which European nation was particularly motivated by the desire to spread Catholicism during colonization?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Portugal

What was the main reason for the establishment of Jamestown in 1607?

• Hope of finding gold and economic profit

• Desire for religious freedom

• Establishment of a trading post

• Flee religious persecution from the Church of England

What significant document did the Pilgrims sign aboard the Mayflower?

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Magna Carta

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

Which nation established colonies mainly for fur trading post and friendly relations with Native Americans?

• France

• England

• Spain

• Portugal

England’s primary motivation for colonizing North America included—

• Fur trade and converting Native Americans

• Religious freedom and economic opportunities

• Spreading Catholicism

• Building alliances with Native Americans

Why was the establishment of Jamestown in 1607 important?

• It was the first colony to ban slavery.

• It was founded for religious freedom.

• It was the first successful French colony in North America.

• It was the first permanent English settlement in North America.

Why is the Virginia House of Burgesses significant in U.S. history?

• It was the first written constitution in the colonies.

• It was the first example of representative government in the colonies.

• It was the first law-making body to ban slavery.

• It was the first colonial governor’s council.

Why did the Pilgrims establish Plymouth in 1620?

• To expand trade with Native Americans

• To seek religious freedom

• To find gold and riches

• To create plantations

The Mayflower Compact is important because—

• It established the first representative assembly in the colonies.

• It allowed colonists to elect their own king.

• It was the first agreement for self-government in the colonies.

• It separated church and state in New England.