European Exploration and Its Impact on the New World

The video covers the European exploration and colonization of North America, focusing on the motives and impacts of Spanish, French, and British colonization. It discusses the search for the Northwest Passage, the Columbian Exchange, and the reasons behind colonization, such as economic gain, religious freedom, and territorial expansion. The video also highlights the geographical areas settled by each European power and the consequences of their actions on Native Americans.

What was the primary reason Europeans initially sought new exploration routes?

• To find a shorter water route to Asia

• To discover new continents

• To establish trade with Africa

• To spread Christianity

What was one negative consequence of the Columbian Exchange for Native Americans?

• Cultural exchange

• Introduction of new crops

• Spread of European diseases

• Increased trade opportunities

Which of the following was NOT a reason for Spanish colonization?

• Fur trade

• God

• Glory

• Gold

What was the main economic activity that attracted the French to North America?

• Fur trade

• Agriculture

• Fishing

• Gold mining

Which geographic feature marked the western boundary of the British colonies?

• Mississippi River

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Great Lakes

Why did many British settlers come to North America for religious reasons?

• To establish a monarchy

• To trade with Native Americans

• To find gold

• To escape religious persecution

What was the first successful British colony in North America?

• Roanoke

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

• New Amsterdam

Which colony was established as a place for debtors and convicts?

• Massachusetts

• Georgia

• New York

• Virginia

What was a political reason for British colonization?

• To establish trade routes

• To spread democracy

• To escape European wars

• To claim land from other countries

Which of the following was NOT a motive for British colonization?

• Fur trade

• Political expansion

• Economic profit

• Religious freedom