USI.4 Exploration Review

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Which major European countries were in competition to extend their power into North America? Options: Spain, France, Portugal, and England; Italy, Germany, Russia, and Spain; China, Japan, India, and Brazil; Australia, Canada, Mexico, and Argentina

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Spain, France, Portugal, and England

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What were the motivations for the European explorations?

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Economic gain, religious spread, and belief in cultural superiority

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What were the obstacles faced by the European explorers? Options: Poor maps and navigational tools, disease and starvation, fear of the unknown, and lack of adequate supplies; Political conflicts, economic instability, social unrest, and technological limitations; Environmental disasters, natural resource depletion, population growth, and climate change; Cultural differences, language barriers, religious conflicts, and trade imbalances

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Poor maps and navigational tools, disease and starvation, fear of the unknown, and lack of adequate supplies

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Which European explorer claimed the Southwest of the present-day United States for Spain?

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Francisco Coronado

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Who established the French settlement of Québec?

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Samuel de Champlain

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Which European explorer claimed the Mississippi River Valley for France?

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Robert La Salle

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Who explored eastern Canada?

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John Cabot

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Which European country made voyages of discovery along the coast of West Africa? Options: Portugal, Spain, France, England

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Portugal

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What were the cultural interactions between Europeans and Native Americans?

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Conquered and enslaved Native Americans, brought Christianity, established missions, and introduced European diseases.

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What did the Native Americans teach to European settlers?

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Farming techniques