Unit 1--Exploration and Colonization Flashcards
1
Q
Why did France get involved with the New World?
A
The Fur Trade
2
Q
True or False: The first permanent English settlement in America was Jamestown.
A
True
3
Q
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a period of European exploration and colonization of the Americas from the late 15th century to the early 17th century.
A
Age of Exploration
4
Q
Which country was the first to establish a colony in North America?
A
Spain
5
Q
Multiple Choice: What was the main reason for the establishment of the Plymouth Colony?
A) Trade
B) Religious Freedom
C) Military Base
D) Agricultural Expansion
A
B) Religious Freedom
