WorksheetsExploration and Colonization US8
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 17mins
European nations competing to extend their empires, thus extending their wealth and power is a ___________ reason for colonization.
Social
Economic
Political
Religious
This country explored the new world looking for fur
England
Spain
France
Portugal
What continent do Spain, France, and England (Britain) belong to?
Europe
South America
Australia
Asia
Which European country controlled this portion of North America?
(a)
REASONS FOR EUROPEAN EXPLORATION
- To find new sea routes to India and China
- To fin gold, silver, and other treasure
- ________________________________________ ?
to spread democratic ideas
to improve efficiency in manufacturing
to locate potential military allies
to claim new territory
Which of the following is the primary reason that European rulers became interest in trans-Atlantic exploration beginning in the 15th century?
They were curious about whether or not the world was round.
They were seeking an oversea trade route to Asia.
They wanted to become allies with Western Hemisphere natives.
They were looking to relocate their European empires to a new continent.
What was the primary purpose of the Spanish colonies there were established in North America in the early 1500s?
To foster friendship between Spaniards and Native Americans
To establish religious freedom for Spaniards fleeing Europe
To grow crops for Spain
To find gold and to spread Christianity
During this age of exploration, European countries wanted to spread Christianity beyond Europe, expand their empires and they wanted to become rich.
TRUE
FALSE
• To acquire resources for trade
• To obtain raw materials for industry
• To create markets for manufactured goods
How did European countries attempt to achieve these goals during the 16th through the 18th centuries?
by adopting isolationist policies
by promoting communist economic goals
by introducing democratic government
by colonizing territories
What is a Pull Factor?
A refugee
The motion of a see saw
Something that forces someone to that attracts someone to move to a new place
What is an example of a PUSH Factor?
Religious Freedom
Better opportunity for a job
Better education
War
Missions, Christianity
What would European explorers have to gain in order to obtain Glory for their kings?
New land (territory)
Riches
Converts to Christianity
Beaver furs
Which exploring nation set up the Fur Trade with Native Americans?
What was the primary reason that European explorers had for wanting to explore new land?
They were searching for an all-water route to Asia to acquire silks and spices.
They wanted to practice their navigating skills.
They wanted to spread their religion to Asia.
They wanted to spread their ideas about government with the Native Americans.
What was the first permanent English settlement in North America?
Jamestown
Charleston
St. Augustine
Plymouth Rock
