2023-24 History Midterm (Young - Period 4)

Question 1

Why did Spain colonize

Answer 1

Economic - Gold (Money)
Social - Glory
Religious - To spread Christianity

Question 2

Why France colonized

Answer 2

Economic - Route to fur trade, and to find a sea route (North west passage) to trade with Asia

Question 3

How did Jamestown succeed?

Answer 3

John Rolfe introduced tobacco and John Smith’s work ethic — “If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat.”

Question 4

How did Jamestown almost fail?

Answer 4

1) Swampy area with mosquitoes (malaria)
2) Not prepared for winter (didn’t plant)
3) Higher society people didn’t want to work

Question 5

(New England Colonies) What did they rely on + jobs? (Economy) Important Harbor?

Answer 5

Depended on the ocean Boston Harbor
Jobs:
-Fishing
-Whaling
-Ship Building.

Question 6

(New England Colonies) Geography/Weather

Answer 6

-Harsh/Cold climate
-Long Coast Line
-poor soil
-short growing season