Settling in the Colonies

What was the main reason the English settled in the American colonies?

• To find religious freedom
• To establish trading posts
• To escape political unrest
• To expand their empire

What was the main reason the French settled in the American colonies?

• To establish profitable fur trade
• To find religious freedom
• To escape political turmoil
• To establish permanent settlements

What was the main reason the Spanish settled in the American colonies?

• To find gold and other valuable resources
• To escape religious persecution
• To establish trade routes with Asia
• To expand their empire and spread Christianity

Why did the Dutch settle in the American colonies?

• To establish trade routes
• To escape religious persecution
• To search for gold and other natural resources
• To establish a New Netherland colony

What was the main reason the German settlers came to the American colonies?

• Opportunity for religious freedom
• Desire for economic prosperity
• Escape from political unrest
• Search for new land

The American colonies were established solely for religious reasons.

• True
• False

The American colonies were primarily settled for economic reasons.

• True
• False

The American colonies were primarily settled for political reasons.

• True
• False

The early settlers in the American colonies faced many challenges, including the need to ____________ in order to survive and establish their communities.

The early settlers in the American colonies faced many challenges, including the need to adapt to the ____________ in order to survive and establish their communities.