american history 2

Which number represents Spain, the country that established what is now the oldest city in the United States?

1

Jacques Marquette Jacques Cartier Louis Jolliet Quebec New Orleans These people and terms are associated with ___ exploration and colonization in the New World.

French

What was the MAIN motivation for many European countries to begin exploring the world in the 1500s and 1600s?

Gold, Glory, and God

which colonial area would you have found the MOST influence of French culture?

Louisiana

The astrolabe, an example of improved technology of the 15th and 16th centuries, had the GREATEST impact on

NAVIGATION SKILLS

Which European country was the the first to settle in the Americas during the Age of Exploration?

Spain

Why did kings of France, England, and Spain urge exploration and settlement of the New World?

THEY WANTED TO expand their empires by acquiring more land

In the year 1625, the colony of "New Amsterdam" was founded in North America. It was located on what is now the island of Manhattan. In 1665 the colony changed ownership and became known as "New York," and is now known as "New York City." Based on this information, which statement is true?

there was competition in north american between european nations

What was one of the MAIN economic reasons that Europeans moved to the Americas in the 1600s?

they were looking for precious metals like gold and silver