European Exploration and Colonization

European Exploration and Colonization

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Social Studies

8th Grade

Hard

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Elena Lopez

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did European nations explore the New World?

Back

God, Gold, Glory: spread Christianity, find wealth, and gain personal and national prestige (fame).

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What were the trade routes European nations sought?

Back

Find a faster way to get to Asian markets. (Northwest Passage)

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the competition among European nations about?

Back

European nations wanted to expand their empires. (gain more land and power)

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did European nations establish colonies in the New World?

Back

Economic: Colonies provided raw materials and new markets under the system of mercantilism.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the religious motivation for establishing colonies?

Back

Groups like the Puritans and Catholics wanted religious freedom.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the focus of Spanish colonization?

Back

Focused on spreading Catholicism, extracting wealth like gold, and using missions to control Native Americans.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the focus of French colonization?

Back

Focused on the fur trade

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