STAAR Geography and Exploration

Which of these describes the primary reason for French colonization?

• 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

1. To find new sea routes to India

2. To find gold, silver and other treasure

3. ????

Which reason best completes this list for European Exploration?

• to spread democratic ideals

• to improve efficiency in manufacturing

• to locate potential military allies

• to claim new territory

What were the primary motives for European Exploration? (check all that apply)

• To increase wealth

• To spread Christianity

• To promote free enterprise

• To expand empires

Which ocean did explorers cross to discover the Americas?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Gulf of Mexico

Which mountain range is in the eastern part of the United States and acted as a geographic barrier to settlers?

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Sierra Mountains

• Himalaya Mountains

Which mountain range become a geographic barrier to settlers as the move westward across the United States?

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Sierra Mountains

• Himalaya Mountains

How did geography influence the early economic development of New York, Boston and Charleston?

• Long coastlines offered abundant natural resources

• Proximity to flooding rivers limited development

• Natural harbors provided access to markets

• Extreme climates limited productive activity

Which river contributed to the growth of New York City?

• Mississippi River

• Hudson River

• Ohio River

• Missouri River

What was the primary motive for Spanish exploration? (check all that apply)

• To discover gold

• To convert Natives to Catholicism

• To expand their empire

• Religious Freedom

What was the primary reason for English Exploration?

• For new economic opportunities

• To convert Natives

• For the fur trade with the Natives

• To claim all lands in the name of the King