Exploration/Colonization Review

Front

Why did Spain explore and colonize parts of North America?

Back

To spread Catholicism and search for gold.

Answer explanation

Spain wanted wealth through gold and to spread Christianity.

Front

Which European nation was most interested in the fur trade in North America? Options: Spain, France, England, Portugal

Back

France

Answer explanation

France profited mainly from fur trading in Canada and along rivers.

Front

What was England’s main motivation for colonizing North America? Options: To search for spices, To gain natural resources and economic opportunity, To spread Catholicism, To avoid slavery

Back

To gain natural resources and economic opportunity

Answer explanation

England wanted land, natural resources, and trade profits.

Front

Which year marks the founding of Jamestown, the first permanent English colony?

Back

1607

Answer explanation

Jamestown was founded in 1607 as the first permanent English settlement.

Front

Which year marks the arrival of the Pilgrims and signing of the Mayflower Compact?

Back

1620

Answer explanation

In 1620, the Pilgrims signed the Mayflower Compact at Plymouth.

Front

Maryland was founded as a safe place for which group? (Options: Quakers, Puritans, Catholics, Pilgrims)

Back

Catholics

Answer explanation

Maryland was established for Catholics to worship freely.

Front

Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn for which group? Options: Puritans, Quakers, Catholics, Debtors

Back

Quakers

Answer explanation

Pennsylvania was founded by William Penn as a Quaker colony.

Front

Georgia was originally founded to provide a new start for —

Back

Debtors

Answer explanation

Georgia was created as a refuge for debtors by James Oglethorpe.

Front

Why did the Puritans leave England?

Back

To escape religious persecution

Answer explanation

Puritans wanted freedom from religious oppression.

Front

Which principle is shown by the founding of Plymouth, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania?

Back

Religious freedom

Answer explanation

These colonies were founded to allow different groups religious freedom.