What fueled European exploration and colonization of the Americas?
European Exploration and Colonization

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Religious freedom
Political power
Resources and wealth
Scientific curiosity
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What is the Age of Exploration?
a time when European explorers set out to discover new lands and sea routes
a period when artists created beautiful paintings
Indian a period in time when scientists made important discoveries Trade Route
a time when the thirteen colonies were established
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What is one European country that was NOT involved in the Age of Exploration?
Germany
Portugal
Spain
England
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Which two countries claimed the most land in what is now the United States?
Spain and Portugal
England and France
Italy and Netherlands
France and Netherlands
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Which European country was the first to conquer and colonize the Americas?
Spain
France
England
Portugal
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Why did European explorers want to find an all-water route to Asia?
to access valuable spices and goods for trade
to establish new colonies
to avoid the hot temperatures of land travel
to discover marine life
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What motivated explorers during the Age of Exploration?
a curiosity about different cultures
to search for new recipes
a quest for new trade routes and wealth
a desire for new fashion trends
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