Colonization in North America

to establish a settlement or control over a new territory

materials or things that can be used to meet a need to achieve a goal

reasons or desires that drive someone to do something

to take control of a place or people by force

the buying and selling of goods and services

Which European country was one of the first to send explorers to the New World?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Italy

What did France want to control in North America?

• Fur trade

• Gold mines

• Silver mines

• Spice trade

Why did England establish colonies along the East Coast of North America?

• to find gold and silver

• to control the fur trade

• to find a northwest passage to Asia

• to spread Christianity