European Exploration of the New World
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21 questions
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The three reasons explorers risked everything to come to the New World were: God, Glory, and ______________________.
The three reasons explorers risked everything to come to the New World were: God, Glory, and ______________________.
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Living conditions on the ship were:
Living conditions on the ship were:
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A popular economic system in Europe from the 16th to the 18th century was:
A popular economic system in Europe from the 16th to the 18th century was:
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Who conquered the Aztecs?
Who conquered the Aztecs?
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Where did Columbus land in 1492?
Where did Columbus land in 1492?
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Who was America named after?
Who was America named after?
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Which country came to the New World for fur trading?
Which country came to the New World for fur trading?
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This was an economic system used by the British where the colonies are used to grow the mother countries wealth and power.
This was an economic system used by the British where the colonies are used to grow the mother countries wealth and power.
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This person sailed for the FRENCH.
This person sailed for the FRENCH.
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This was the first PERMANENT colony which was established in 1607.
This was the first PERMANENT colony which was established in 1607.
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William Bradford was an influential pilgrim who was re-elected how many times?
William Bradford was an influential pilgrim who was re-elected how many times?
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Who conquered the Incas?
Who conquered the Incas?
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What prominent street was built in New Amsterdam?
What prominent street was built in New Amsterdam?
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This French colony was founded on both the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi River in 1718
This French colony was founded on both the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi River in 1718
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What did Benjamin Franklin invent to prevent structure fires from lightning?
What did Benjamin Franklin invent to prevent structure fires from lightning?
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Which colony was founded as a place where the poor and those in debtors prison back in England could seek better economic opportunities?
Which colony was founded as a place where the poor and those in debtors prison back in England could seek better economic opportunities?
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What was it called when goods were transported from the Americas to Europe?
What was it called when goods were transported from the Americas to Europe?
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Plantations were large farms that were located in the SOUTHERN colonies?
Plantations were large farms that were located in the SOUTHERN colonies?
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Peter Stuyvesant is remembered for being a nice, friendly leader.
Peter Stuyvesant is remembered for being a nice, friendly leader.
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All people living in the New England colonies owned slaves.
All people living in the New England colonies owned slaves.
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The French explored Canada.
The French explored Canada.