Foundations of European Exploration and Colonization

Unlike the Portuguese, the Spanish sailed west across the Atlantic to

• monopolize the spice trade.

• find a sea route to Asia.

What is Sir Francis Drake best known for?

• circumnavigating the globe

• reaching all major Caribbean islands

What was one reason England wanted colonies for raw materials?

• to expand its military

• to be more self-sufficient

Unlike the French settlement of Quebec, the settlement of Montreal was founded

• to make money by trapping and trading.

• to meet European demand for spices.

Why was the Treaty of Tordesillas signed?

• to prevent conflict over territorial claims between Spain and Portugal

• to stop English and Dutch explorers from establishing American colonies

The astrolabe contributed to European exploration by making it possible for sailors to

• track wind patterns on the Atlantic Ocean.

• measure latitude using the sun or stars.

Mercantilism is an economic theory that contributed to European motivations to explore new lands because:

• It encouraged nations to seek wealth by acquiring colonies and resources.

• It promoted free trade and open markets between nations.

A multinational corporation is a company that operates in multiple countries. The emergence of multinational corporations like the Dutch East India Company was significant because:

• They facilitated global trade and economic expansion.

• They only operated within their home country.