Exploration and Colonization of North America

Flashcards covering key concepts from the exploration and colonization of North America.

What were the main motivations for exploration during the Age of Exploration?

Gold, God, and Glory.

What was the purpose of the Northwest Passage sought by explorers?

To find trade routes to Asia, specifically for spices.

Which countries were primarily involved in exploration and colonization in North America?

Spain, France, and England.

What was the name of the first permanent British settlement in North America?

Jamestown, founded in 1607.

What crop contributed to the success of Jamestown?

Tobacco.

What was the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

It established a framework for self-government by the Pilgrims in Plymouth in 1620.

What are the three colonial regions in the 13 Original Colonies?

New England, Middle, and Southern.

Which colonial region was known for being the most ethnically diverse?

The Middle Colonies.

What colony was settled by pilgrims seeking religious freedom in 1620?

Plymouth.

What was the economic focus of the Southern Colonies?

Cash crops and plantation economy, often relying on slave labor.