Exploration and Colonization

What was the first reason explorers discovered the New World?

• They wanted to spread religion to Mexico

• They wanted to bring back Native American slaves to Europe

• They were looking for trade routes to Asia

• They wanted to discover New Lands

The New England Colonies of Massachusetts, Maryland and Pennsylvania were all established for________

• Economic Growth

• Religious Purposes

• Political Freedom

• Trade Opportunities

When the Pilgrims established the Colony of Plymouth, Massachusetts, it led to the signing of the Mayflower Compact which was what?

• An early form of Self-Government

• A treaty with Native Americans

• A declaration of independence

• A religious manifesto

The Virginia Colony was established for ______ reasons and the Massachusetts colony was established for ______ reasons.

• Political, Economic

• Economic, Religious

• Cultural, Social

• Religious, Political

The Pilgrims established the Plymouth colony so they could

• Practice their religion freely

• Establish trade routes

• Expand their territory

• Seek gold and riches

The main reason for French colonization was

• Fishing and Fur trading

• Agriculture and Farming

• Mining and Resource Extraction

• Military Expansion

The biggest difference between the New England Colonies and the Middle and Southern colonies is

• The New England Colonies were established for religious reasons

• The New England Colonies had a warmer climate

• The New England Colonies focused on agriculture

• The New England Colonies were primarily established for trade

New England Colonies Pennsylvania and Rhode Island were established so colonists could________

• Escape Religious Persecution

• Gain Economic Prosperity

• Expand Territorial Claims

• Establish Trade Routes

Primary reasons for Exploration were expanding their empire, increasing wealth and_______

• Spreading religion

• Establishing trade routes

• Discovering new lands

• Creating alliances

The Spanish established colonies in order to look for gold and______

• Spread the Catholic religion

• Establish trade routes

• Expand their military power

• Discover new lands