The student understands the reasons for and the role of key people in the European colonization of North America beginning in 1565, the founding of St. Augustine. Explain when, where, and why groups of people explored, colonized, and settled in the United States, including the search for religious freedom and economic gain.
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What was one of the main reasons for the establishment of the colony of St. Augustine in 1565?
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To find gold and silver mines.
To settle for agricultural purposes.
To establish a trading post.
To protect Spanish treasure fleets from pirates.
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Why did the Pilgrims decide to settle in North America in the early 17th century?
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To convert Indigenous peoples.
To discover new lands for gold and silver.
To find new trade routes.
To seek religious freedom.
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What was one of the main reasons for the establishment of the colony of St. Augustine in 1565?
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Why did the Pilgrims decide to settle in North America in the early 17th century?
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What economic reason drove European powers like England, France, and Spain to colonize North America?
