Unit 1: Exploration and Colonization

Question 1

What were the reasons for exploration?

Answer 1

Technical- Wealth, religion, expand empires, claim territory, new trade routes to Asia through Northwest passage.
Easy- Gold, God, Glory

Question 2

How did Spain tie into exploration?

Answer 2

Claimed florida, Texas, California; built missions

Question 3

How did France tie into exploration?

Answer 3

Claimed land in the New World to profit from fur trading.

Question 4

Describe the New England Colonies.

Answer 4

Rocky soil, cold climate harbors, fishin, lumber, and shipbuilding, founded for religious freedom.

Question 5

Define Religious Toleration

Answer 5

To escape religious persecution ( Roger Williams left Massachusetts and founded Rhode Island.)

Question 6

Describe Massachusetts

Answer 6

New England Colony; Puritans/ Pilgrims founded for religious freedom; Boston Major port city.

Question 7

Who built missions and claimed Texas, Florida, and California?

Answer 7

Spain

Question 8

Who made money from the fur trade?

Answer 8

France

Question 9

Who wrote the Mayflower Compact?

Answer 9

The pilgrims/puritans who landed on plymouth rock wrote the mayflower compact to create a form of self-government. Basically translating to “These are the rules we will follow after we leave this boat.