Which European Nation's motivation is depicted in the picture
Match each European nation to a common motivation or goal connected to early exploration and colonization in the Americas.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
England | arrow_right_alt | Gold and Christian missions |
Portugal | arrow_right_alt | Fur trade alliances |
France | arrow_right_alt | Permanent settlements and profit |
Spain | arrow_right_alt | Sea route trade expansion |
Which option is a PULL factor that encouraged Europeans to explore the Americas?
Which statement BEST explains why European nations competed to explore and colonize parts of the Americas?
Put these events in order to show how European motivations led to exploration in the Americas.
European demand grows for Asian luxury goods (spices, silk).
European nations compete for wealth and power.
Kings/queens fund voyages to find new routes and resources.
Explorers claim land and establish colonies in the Americas.
Which statement BEST explains how new navigation technology affected European exploration?
European explorers often described their goals as “gold, God, and glory.”
Select TWO goals that match this phrase.
Match each motivation to a description of what it meant during early European exploration.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Religion | arrow_right_alt | Finding gold, silver, and profitable trade |
Trade routes | arrow_right_alt | Sending missionaries and converting people |
Wealth | arrow_right_alt | Claiming land for a nation’s empire |
Power | arrow_right_alt | Reaching markets faster and cheaper |