Unit 1 & 2: European Exploration & Colonization

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America? To reduce overpopulation in Europe, To create communities founded on religious tolerance, To profit from trading in furs and other goods, To create joint ventures with other European powers
Back
To profit from trading in furs and other goods
Answer explanation
France primarily sought to profit from trading in furs and other goods in North America, as the fur trade was highly lucrative and a key driver of their colonial ambitions.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which motive best completes the diagram? Options: To promote free enterprise, To extend democracy, To expand empires, To found utopian communities
Back
To expand empires
Answer explanation
The motive "To expand empires" best completes the diagram as it aligns with historical motivations for imperialism, which often included territorial expansion and control over new regions.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following is the most important reason why Pilgrims came to America? gold, trade, land, religious freedom
Back
religious freedom
Answer explanation
The Pilgrims came to America primarily for religious freedom, seeking to escape persecution in England. While gold, trade, and land were also motivations for some, the quest for a place to practice their faith freely was the most significant reason.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When did Mayflower come to America?
Back
1620
Answer explanation
The Mayflower arrived in America in 1620, carrying Pilgrims seeking religious freedom. This date is significant in American history, marking the beginning of permanent European settlement in New England.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How was the agreement which bonded Pilgrims called?
Back
Mayflower Compact
Answer explanation
The agreement that bonded the Pilgrims is called the Mayflower Compact. It was a foundational document for self-governance, created in 1620 when they arrived in America.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The area in yellow was colonized by which country?
Back
England
Answer explanation
The area in yellow was colonized by England, which established several colonies in North America during the 17th century, significantly influencing the region's development.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of these describes the primary reason for French colonization?
Options:
To convert American Indians in the Southwest to Catholicism,
To cultivate cash crops in the Chesapeake Bay area,
To extract precious metals from mines in present-day Mexico,
To profit from fur trading in the Great Lakes region
Back
To profit from fur trading in the Great Lakes region
Answer explanation
The primary reason for French colonization was to profit from fur trading in the Great Lakes region, as this was a lucrative industry that drove their economic interests in North America.
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