Chapter 2: Europe Looks Outward

Question 1

Causes for age of exploration

Answer 1

Countries searched for riches, fame, and to spread Christianity

This was made possible by the new technologies created during this time period

Question 2

Positive effects of the age of exploration

Answer 2

Spread cultures, new technologies, established trade, more land

This land gave more space for farming and had natural resources

Question 3

Negative effects of the age of exploration

Answer 3

Destruction of Native American civilizations, enslavement of natives, native cultures being destroyed, and spread of disease

Question 4

Columbian Exchange

Answer 4

The exchange of goods and ideas between Europe and America

Question 5

What resources did Spain want

Answer 5

They wanted to amass riches and to spread Christianity to the Natives

Question 6

What did the French profit from

Answer 6

Selling Pelts

Question 7

Why did the Dutch settle near the Hudson River

Answer 7

It allowed trade and was rich with resources

Question 8

What did the Dutch want

Answer 8

They wanted to trade and sought out pelts