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European Exploration and Colonization
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Question 1
1.
The English settled and colonized in North America for--
The glory of their nation
New farm land
Religious freedom and economic gain
The fur trade
Question 2
2.
The first permanent European settlement in America was--
Jamestown
Plymouth
St. Augustine
Roanoke
Question 3
3.
Which of the following is the best title for the table above?
Spanish Exploration
French Colonization
English Exploration
Dutch Colonization
Question 4
4.
Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America?
To reduce overpopulation in Europe.
To create communities founded for religious tolerance.
To profit from trading in furs and other goods.
To create joint ventures with other European powers.
Question 5
5.
Which colonial region would a tobacco farmer most likely live?
New England Colonies
Middle Colonies
Southern Colonies
Texan Colonies
Question 6
6.
Which statement accurately describes the reasons for establishing Plymouth and
Jamestown?
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 economic gain.
Question 7
7.
Which colonial leader is being described in the graphic organizer above?
John Smith
Anne Hutchinson
William Penn
William Bradford
Question 8
8.
Which of the following best completes the diagram above?
Believed in religious freedom
Embraced by their home colonies
Quakers who left Pennsylvania
Fought for rights for Native Americans
Question 9
9.
Which settlement is represented by Letter A?
Plymouth
New Netherlands
Jamestown
St. Augustine
Question 10
10.
Which settlement is represented by Letter B?
Plymouth
New Netherlands
Jamestown
St. Augustine
Question 11
11.
England Valued __________ becauswe it was scarce in England.
Tobacco
Indigo
Cotton
Lumber
Question 12
12.
What feature most determines where people settle?
water
mountains
forests
good soil