15 Questions
Which of the following was NOT a factor that motivated European exploration of North America?
Escaping religious persecution in Europe
According to the passage, which explorer is credited with establishing the base of France's colonial empire in North America?
Samuel Champlain
What was the name given by Sieur de La Salle to the Mississippi valley region he claimed for France?
Louisiane
Which of the following statements about New France is NOT true according to the passage?
Many French settlers were eager to raise families in the cold climate
Which explorer is credited with traveling to the Great Lakes region and the upper Mississippi river?
Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet
Which of the following statements best summarizes the factors that motivated European exploration of North America, according to the passage?
Establishing trade routes, claiming territories, and expanding empires
According to the passage, which explorer is credited with the first European exploration of North America?
Leif Erikson
What was the primary motivation for the French settlers in North America?
To make money through the fur trade
Which of the following statements about Jamestown, the first English colony in North America, is NOT true?
The settlers were primarily interested in farming to sustain themselves
Which group of settlers founded the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts in 1620?
The Pilgrims
What was the primary reason for the Pilgrims to settle in Plymouth?
To seek religious freedom
Who explored the Hudson Bay and Hudson Strait while searching for the Northwest Passage in 1609?
Henry Hudson
Which European nation initially established settlements in what is now known as New York?
The Netherlands
In 1664, which English monarch sent his brother, the Duke of York, to expel the Dutch from their settlements in North America?
King Charles II
By 1750, approximately how many settlers lived in the English colonies in North America?
1,200,000
Explore the reasons behind European exploration of North America in the 15th and 16th centuries. Understand the motivations that led to the settlement and colonization of the continent. Delve into the historical significance of this period in shaping the New World.
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