Exploration and Colonization Flashcards
1
Q
what was the first country to colonize America?
A
Spain
2
Q
Three reason for exploration and colonization
A
Gold, Glory, God
3
Q
What crop was responsible for making Jamestown a profitable colony?
A
Tobacco
4
Q
what states did Spain claim?
A
Florida, Texas, California
5
Q
why did France want to colonize?
A
to profit off of fur trading
6
Q
what are the Quakers?
A
people known for their religious tolerance and were responsible for establishing the middle colonies
7
Q
wrote the mayflower compact?
A
The pilgrims