Unit 2: Europe Looks Outward

Question 1

Four Causes Of European Exploration

Answer 1

1. Desire for exploration
2. God
3. Gold
4. Glory

Question 2

Four Positive Effects of European Exploration

Answer 2

1. French Established strong trade systems in support of the natives
2. Established large areas for fur trading and controlled rivers for travel
3. Increased wealth of Europe
4. Helped the Iroquois stay strong

Question 3

Four Negative Effects of European Exploration

Answer 3

1. Large Decrease in Native population
2. Start of importing enslaved Africans to the Americas
3. Beavers almost went extinct
4. Increased conflict between Natives and settlers

Question 4

Columbian Exchange

Answer 4

Transfer of culture, ideas, sickness, animals, and plants to the Americas.

Question 5

What resources did Spain want?

Answer 5

Silver and Gold. “God, Gold and Glory.”

Question 6

What resources did France profit from?

Answer 6

Beaver Furs

Question 7

Why did the Dutch make settlements along the Hudson River?

Answer 7

To search for beaver fur