SGM 1 Review

Which European country traded fur with Native Americans? L1

• Spain
• France
• England
• Portugal

What were the THREE European countries to explore and colonize North America? L1

• Spain, Portugal, England
• Jamaica, France, Spain
• Spain, France, England
• Asia, Russia, Portugal

What did Spain build to spread their religion? L1

• Empresarios
• Presidios
• Forts
• Missions

Which statement accurately describes the reasons for establishing Plymouth and Jamestown? L2

• Both colonies were established to bring wealth to stockholders.
• Plymouth's founders intended to produce raw materials, while Jamestown's founders expected to discover gold.
• Both colonies were established to limit the expansion of other European empires?
• Plymouth was founded for religious freedom, while Jamestown was founded for profit.

What was the primary motivation that drove European explorers to search for the Northwest Passage? L2

• To find the legendary Seven Cities of Gold
• To discover new technology for crossing the Atlantic Ocean
• To find the legendary water of the Fountain of Youth
• To discover a new sea route to Asia

Spain funded Columbus's expedition mostly in hopes of finding- L2

• people to convert to the Christian religion
• new lands to house Spain's growing population
• a more direct overseas trade route to Asia
• a source of slave labor to work in Spanish mines

Which geographic characteristic did most of the English colonies share? L3

• Most were located in warm cities.
• Most had their populations concentrated near the coast.
• Most had rich soil and good farmland.
• Most established representative governments.

What would be the best title for this list? L3

• The Middle Colonies
• Colonies Founded for Economic Reasons
• Colonies Founded for Religious Reasons
• Puritan Colonies

Which European country was motivated to colonize the New World for this reason?

• England
• France
• Germany
• Spain

Which motive best completes the diagram? L3

• To promote free enterprise
• To extend democracy
• To expand empires
• To found utopian communities