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Which European nations funded the expeditions?
Spain, England, France, and Portugal.
What was the goal of the exploration of North America by European powers?
The goal was economic, religious, and military expansion.
Who were the first European settlers in Greenland?
Norse sailors (Vikings) from Iceland.
What did Erik the Red name the settlements in Greenland?
He named them the Eastern and Western Settlements.
When did the exploration of North America take place?
It spanned the late 15th to early 17th centuries.
Test your knowledge of the European exploration of North America and its impact on economic, religious, and military expansion. Explore the combative nature of this exploration and the strategies employed by neighboring European nations to maintain a balance of power.
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