Reasons for Exploration
What does "God" mean as a reason for exploration?
To spread religion
What was Spain looking for in the New World?
Gold, land, and to spread Catholicism
What is a pull factor?
Something that attracts people to a new place
What is self-government?
People govern themselves without a king or ruler
What were houses in the colonies usually made of?
Wood and other natural resources from the area
What does "Gold" mean as a reason for exploration?
To get rich through gold, land, or trade
What was France mostly interested in?
Fur trade and friendly relations with natives
What is a push factor?
Something that drives people to leave their home
Why did colonists want self-government?
They were far from England and wanted local control
What type of work did most colonists do?
Farming or working with natural resources
What is "Glory"?
To gain fame, power, or national pride
What did England want in the colonies?
Resources and land for settlement
Name one pull factor to the Americas.
Freedom, land, economic opportunity
What’s one example of how colonists showed self-government (in general terms)?
Voting, town meetings, forming assemblies
What did colonists do to survive?
Hunt, farm, trade, build homes, work together
Which of the 3 Gs do you think motivated Spain the most? (Hint: The two most important ones for Spain.)
God & Gold
Which country was least interested in building large settlements?
France
Name one push factor from England.
Religious persecution, poverty, war
Why was distance from England important for self-government?
The king was too far to make quick decisions
What kind of communities did colonists build?
Small towns or villages with churches and markets
How could “Glory” help a whole country, not just the explorer?
If the explorer claimed new land, it made the country more powerful and respected.
Which country had the strongest focus on converting Native Americans to Christianity?
Spain
How are push and pull factors connected in the decision to leave home?
People leave because of a push (like danger or poverty) and are drawn to a new place because of a pull (like safety or opportunity).
Why did colonists eventually feel confident creating their own government?
They had experience making local decisions and felt they knew what was best for their own lives.
Why was cooperation important in early colonial life?
Survival was hard, so people had to help each other with food, shelter, and protection