European Exploration Motives and Mercantilism Assessment Review

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What was the motive for European exploration?

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The motive for European exploration was primarily GOD, GOLD, GLORY

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Under the economic theory of Mercantilism, what was the colony's role to the mother country?

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The colony's role was to supply raw materials and serve as a market for the mother country's goods.

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What were the European explorers' motives for exploration? What were they looking for?

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They were searching for the Northwest passage

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The European explorers searched for the Northwest Passage to ___________

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find a direct sea route to Asia

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Under the economic theory of Mercantilism, England used the colonies to sell more goods than it bought. What is the economic term for this practice?

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favorable balance of trade

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Why were European countries interested in exploring the New World?

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to gain riches and power by owning land from the New World

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What was France's motive for colonizing the New World?

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To expand territory and trade with Native Americans

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Which colors on this map represent the New World?

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red, green

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Which colors on this map represent the area of the New World that the SPANISH Explorers settled?

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Lime Green

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What were the motives for European exploration?

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Increase wealth, spreading Christianity, and gaining new territories (land)