European Exploration - 2024 - Kimberly Quattlebaum | Library

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European nations had different reasons for exploring North America, specifically the Southeast. Economic competition between the French, the Spanish, and the English was a primary cause for the exploration of North America. Each desired to build a large empire that would create political and economic dominance in the world. 

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Based on this map of North America, who claimed the largest amount of land in 1750?

France, interested in developing a serious fur trade in North America, was primarily interested in Louisiana, the Ohio Valley, and Canada. However, in 1562, Jean Ribault explored Georgia’s coastline in search of the ideal location on which to establish a French colony. He chose a South Carolina location instead. French Protestants eventually moved from South Carolina into Georgia as they sought religious freedom in the 1730’s.

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Early on, what was the number one reason for French exploration in North America? Select the BEST answer.

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Based on the map, which best describes the location of French exploration/colonization?

Spain was interested in North America (particularly the Southeast) for the three G’s: God, Gold and Glory. Filling the Spanish monarch’s treasury with gold, and seeking personal fortune and fame were the goals of Spanish conquistadores. The Spanish never realized the need for self-sustaining colonies as they were preoccupied with their search for gold. Along the coastline of GA, Spain built several permanent structures that were referred to as missions. Local American Indians were invited into the missions, where the Spanish then attempted to convert the natives to Christianity.

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Spanish exploration is often referred to as the 3 G's: God, gold & glory.

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What was the number one purpose of the Spanish built missions on GA's coast?

England desired to create permanent colonies in North America to support the economic policy of mercantilism (the economic policy in which a country seeks to export more than it imports). The “mother country,” which was England, developed colonies that produced raw materials that would be shipped “home” for production into finished products. These products would be shipped back to the colony for purchase by the colonists. Other reasons for creating colonies included a desire for “religious freedom” and a place to begin a “new life”.

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European Exploration - 2024

European Exploration - 2024

Based on this map of North America, who claimed the largest amount of land in 1750?

Early on, what was the number one reason for French exploration in North America? Select the BEST answer.

Based on the map, which best describes the location of French exploration/colonization?

Spanish exploration is often referred to as the 3 G's: God, gold & glory.

What was the number one purpose of the Spanish built missions on GA's coast?

Which is the BEST example of mercantilism?

Which statement BEST explains the reasons for European exploration of North America?

Which countries were exploring North America?

Based on this map of North America, who claimed the largest amount of land in 1750?

Early on, what was the number one reason for French exploration in North America? Select the BEST answer.

Based on the map, which best describes the location of French exploration/colonization?

Spanish exploration is often referred to as the 3 G's: God, gold & glory.

What was the number one purpose of the Spanish built missions on GA's coast?

Which is the BEST example of mercantilism?

Which statement BEST explains the reasons for European exploration of North America?

Which countries were exploring North America?