The student understands the causes of exploration and colonization eras. Identify reasons for English, Spanish, and French exploration and colonization of North America.
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What was one primary reason for Spanish exploration of North America in the 16th century?
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To find gold and other riches.
To spread Christianity.
To establish farming communities.
To create trade routes.
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Which reason was a significant factor in French exploration of North America?
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To search for spices.
To build large settlements quickly.
To escape political conflicts.
To engage in the fur trade.
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What was one primary reason for Spanish exploration of North America in the 16th century?
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Which reason was a significant factor in French exploration of North America?
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What was a key reason for English colonization of North America in the 17th century?
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What was one of the motivations behind English exploration in the late 16th and early 17th centuries?
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What was a core reason for Spanish colonization efforts in the 16th and 17th centuries?
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What prompted the French to establish settlements in North America during the early 17th century?
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Which economic activity was a driving factor for English colonization in North America?
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What was a primary motivation for Spanish explorers during their expeditions in North America?
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What was an important reason for French colonization in North America during the 17th century?
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What drove the English to explore and establish colonies on the eastern coast of North America in the 17th century?
