The Beginning of European Colonizations
European Colonization
U.S. & Canada's Expansion
U.S. and Canadian Independence
Economics/Government
100
What was the major motivation for European exploration?
Wealth
100
What was an important economic activity of both the French and Dutch settlements?
Fur Trade
100
What is America's most southern state?
Hawaii.
100
In 1750, Britain conquered which other european country to take control of Canada?
France.
100
Has N.A.F.T.A. increased trade between America, Canada, and Mexico?
Yes
No
Yes
200
Which European nation was the first to establish a permanent settlement in the Americas?
Spain
200
What word or saying describes the relationship between the French and the Indigenous groups?
They were business partners.
200
Which European country settled the 13 Colonies?
Britain (England)
200
In 1776, who did America fight for their Independence (Revolutionary War)?
Britain (England).
200
The U.S. and Canadian economics' rely heavily on?
A) Natural Resources
B) Services
C) Goods
A) Natural Resources
300
How did the columbian Exchange affect many Indigenous people in the Americas?
They died from diseases.
300
What is Jamestown?
The first permanent English settlement in North America
300
Which European country did America take the region of Florida from?
Spain
300
In 1835, America fought Mexico to eventually take what state/ area from them?
Texas.
300
The U.S. and Canada have what types of economic system?
A) Market Economy
B) Command Economy
C) Mixed Economy
D) Traditional Economy
C) Mixed Economy
400
Who was enslaved for labor in the U.S?
African(-Americans)
400
Where did Columbus think he ended up?
Asia
400
Which country did America make the Louisiana Purchase from?
France.
400
In 1861, who fought in the Civil War?
The Union (North) vs. The Confederacy (South).
400
What type of Government is America?
A) Communist
B) Oligarchy
C) Federalist
D) Constitutional Monarchy
C) Federalist
500
What was an effect of Christopher Columbus's voyages to the Americas?
A transfer of foods between Europe and the Americas (Colombian Exchange)
500
How long did the Atlantic Slave Trade last?
Over 3 centuries
500
How does Canada's climate affect where people live?
Most Canadians live in the southern-part of the country, where the climate is more moderate.
500
In 1931, Canada was granted independence from who?
Britain (England).
500
What type of Government is Canada?
A) Democracy
B) Oligarchy
C) Theocracy
A) Democracy