Colonialism

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Which of the following is NOT a reason Europeans were interested in colonization?
Religion (freedom to belief what you want),
Land (more land, more power),
Humanitarianism (helping less fortunate people),
Economic Opportunities (gold, riches, trade)

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Humanitarianism (helping less fortunate people)

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Why/how did Christopher Columbus discover North America?

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He was looking for Asia.

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Which of the following European countries controlled most of North America by the 1500's? France, England, Portugal, Spain

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Spain

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Which of the following was known as England's first attempt at a colony in the New World? Jamestown, Plymouth, Salem, Roanoke

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Roanoke

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Which of the following was known as England's first permanent colony in the New World?
Jamestown, Plymouth, Salem, Roanoke

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Jamestown

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Which of the following is a threat Roanoke settlers faced in the New World? The natives, The Spanish, Sickness, All of the above

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All of the above

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Which of the following does NOT describe the land of Jamestown? Swampy, Heavily forested, Uninhabited by natives

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Extremely fertile soil

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Which of the following crops/trade items helped Jamestown prosper? Cotton, Gold, Silk, Tobacco

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Tobacco

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The Pilgrims, Puritains, and Quakers braved the journey to North America for what reason?

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Religious freedom

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Which of the following best describes what the New England region was like?
Options: Extremely fertile soil, Long growing seasons, Mild winters, Rocky soil

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Rocky soil