The Race for Colonization

Question 1

Which main Countries came to the New World?

Answer 1

England, France, Spain, Netherlands

Question 2

What was the equation for power?

Answer 2

Land = Resources = Money = Power (GOLD)

Question 3

What is a Joint Stock Company?

Answer 3

A company that is still controlled by the “parent countries” laws.

Question 4

What is Mercantilism?

Answer 4

Philosphies that the colonists are made to make the country money.

Question 5

What was an effect from England defeating the Spanish Armada?

Answer 5

1. Spain loses control of the waterways.
2. Balance of power in Europe shifted to become more equal.
3. More chances to colonize

Question 6

What was the motivation for Spain coming to the New World?

Answer 6

To get rich off of gold,sliver, and chocolate.

Question 7

What was the motivation for France coming to the New World?

Answer 7

To get rich off of FUR, fish, and natural resources.

Question 8

What was the motivation for Netherlands coming to the New World?

Answer 8

To get rich off of Natural resources.

Question 9

What was the motivation for England coming to the New World?

Answer 9

Gold, Gold, Gold

Question 10

Some causes of England Colonization?

Answer 10

1. Joint Stock companies.
   - Rise of the middle class
   - Fall of feudal structure
   - Overpopulation
   - Religious Freedom

Question 11

Who was the at the top dog of the triangle ? ( country )

Answer 11

Spain

Question 12

Who were the 2nd slash 3rd countries ?

Answer 12

England and France

Question 13

Who was the little sibling of the triangle?

Answer 13

Netherlands ( Dutch )

Question 14

What did England get rich off of ?

Answer 14

Tobacco

Question 15

What were the 3 main G’s of motivation?

Answer 15

God, Gold, Glory

Question 16

French =

Answer 16

Fur