Question 1

During colonial times, Great Britain and France competed for control of areas of North America to secure their
ability to

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trade goods.

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mine gold.

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study different cultures.

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hire new soldiers.

Question 2

During Columbus’s four voyages to the Americas, what did he hope to find?

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trade routes to Asia

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Religious freedom

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Land

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Gold

Question 3

Which phrase best completes the diagram?

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Reasons for European Exploration

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Emergence of Powerful European Rulers

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The Travels of Marco Polo

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Spread of Papal Authority

Question 4

European rulers established colonies along the Atlantic coastline. Which feature of this coastline especially attracted European colonists?

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natural harbors along the Atlantic Ocean

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fertile soil along high mountain cliffs

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its many offshore islands

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large lakes located along the coastline

Question 5

A major reason for the establishment of New Spain and New France was to —

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spread Christianity among American Indians

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enter into the fur trade with American Indians

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promote religious freedom for Europeans

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enslave American Indians for work in Africa

Question 6

Which of the following was an important motive for the European colonization of North America?

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Europeans wished to spread Christianity among the Indians.

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Europeans were able to use local Indians as slaves.

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Europeans found more advanced technologies in the Americas.

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Europeans discovered gold in Virginia and Massachusetts.

Question 7

Which of the following identifies an important reason for the European exploration of North America?

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European rulers hoped to find an all-water route to Asia.

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European rulers were searching for new areas to send their surplus populations.

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The Pope divided the lands of the New World between Spain and France.

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European merchants needed North American laborers after the Black Death in Europe.

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