Exploration and Colonization of North America

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Which reason supports why France established North American colonies in the 1600s?

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To establish trading posts

Front

Which European country was motivated to colonize the New World for these reasons?

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Spain

Front

Why did European explorers search for the Northwest Passage?

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To discover a new sea route to Asia

Front

What was the INITIAL reason many European explorers sailed to the Americas?

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To find new trade routes to Asia

Front

Which of these describes the primary reasons for French colonization?

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Front

Which reasons correctly replace the numbers in this table? 1 - Enslave native populations
2 - Organized utopian societies
1 - Established Catholic missions
2 - Focused primarily on fur trading
1 - Promoted political freedom
2 - Participated in the triangular trade
1 - Became commercial shipbuilders
2 - Created an early system of public schools

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1 - Established Catholic missions
2 - Focused primarily on fur trading

Front

Which reason best completes this list? To spread democratic ideals, To improve efficiency in manufacturing, To locate potential military allies, To claim new territory

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To claim new territory

Front

Which statement accurately describes the reasons for establishing Plymouth and Jamestown?

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Plymouth was founded as a refuge from religious persecution, while Jamestown was founded for commercial profit.

Front

In the early days of the colonies, a belief in these rights helped lead to —

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the growth of representative government

Front

What was one way slow communication with the British government affected the American colonies?

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Self-government developed in the colonies.