Unit 1---Exploration and Colonization

Question 1

What were the main economic reasons for European exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries?

Answer 1

The main economic reasons included the desire for new trade routes, access to valuable resources, and the pursuit of wealth through trade.

Question 2

True or False: One reason for colonization was the spread of Christianity.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What were the first towns created in the new world?

Answer 3

James town and Plymouth

Question 4

Which country was the first to establish a permanent settlement in what is now the United States?

Answer 4

Spain

Question 5

Multiple Choice: What was one of the main motivations for the English colonization of North America? A) Scientific research B) Military conquest C) Religious freedom D) None of the above

Answer 5

C) Religious freedom