Colonial Foundations and European Exploration in Early American History

The video introduces key historical dates and explores European exploration, including economic and religious motivations. It covers the triangular trade, Columbian Exchange, and the Northwest Passage. The video also highlights important geographical features and discusses the economies and religious groups of the colonies.

Which year marks the founding of Jamestown?

• 1803

• 1776

• 1607

• 1620

What was a primary reason for European exploration?

• To compete for land

• To escape cold weather

• To find a new continent

• To learn new languages

What was the Middle Passage?

• A trade route for spices

• A route for transporting slaves

• A path to the Northwest Passage

• A road for gold transport

What was exchanged from the New World to the Old World in the Columbian Exchange?

• Raw materials

• Spices

• Manufactured goods

• Textiles

What was the main reason for the colonization of Plymouth?

• Military expansion

• Religious freedom

• Economic gains

• Scientific research

Which mountain range is important to know for exploration?

• Alps

• Rocky Mountains

• Andes

• Himalayas

Which religious group sought to purify the Church of England?

• Pilgrims

• Catholics

• Puritans

• Quakers

What was the main economic activity in the New England colonies?

• Mining

• Fishing and whaling

• Cotton farming

• Gold trading

Which colony was known as the 'breadbasket'?

• Southern colonies

• Middle colonies

• New England colonies

• Western colonies

Who was Anne Hutchinson?

• A famous explorer

• A religious leader

• A governor of New York

• A woman expelled from Massachusetts