How did European countries benefit from establishing colonies in North America? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
increased immigration to European countries
increased immigration to European countries - only 2 answers are allowed
exploited resources in Europe
exploited resources in Europe - only 2 answers are allowed
increased wealth for European countries
increased wealth for European countries - only 2 answers are allowed
negotiated for new regions
negotiated for new regions - only 2 answers are allowed
strengthened European navies
strengthened European navies - only 2 answers are allowed
Only 2 answers are allowed.
Only 2 answers are allowed.
- increased wealth for European countries
- exploited resources in Europe
Why did explorers search for the Northwest Passage?
(1 point)
Responses
They needed a direct sea route between Washington and China.
They needed a direct sea route between Washington and China.
They wanted a water route between Washington and Alaska.
They wanted a water route between Washington and Alaska.
They were looking for a land bridge between North America and Asia.
They were looking for a land bridge between North America and Asia.
They hoped to find a more efficient trade route through North America.
They hoped to find a more efficient trade route through North America.
Why did some sailors who explored the Pacific Northwest suffer from scurvy?
(1 point)
Responses
Sailors did not eat fresh fruits and vegetables over long trips.
Sailors did not eat fresh fruits and vegetables over long trips.
Sailors did not get treated for common viruses.
Sailors did not get treated for common viruses.
Seasickness left untreated resulted in scurvy.
Seasickness left untreated resulted in scurvy.
The salt air caused sailors to lose direction.
Sailors did not eat fresh fruits and vegetables over long trips.
Why did the British and Spanish resolve the Nootka Sound Controversy without war?
(1 point)
Responses
The newly formed French government encouraged a compromise.
The newly formed French government encouraged a compromise.
Neither country believed the land was valuable enough to fight for.
Neither country believed the land was valuable enough to fight for.
Both sides were afraid war would weaken their countries in Europe.
Both sides were afraid war would weaken their countries in Europe.
They were afraid the United States would take land while they fought.
Both sides were afraid war would weaken their countries in Europe.
How was the Nootka Sound Controversy settled?
(1 point)
Responses
Both countries agreed to allow the other to operate in the region, but at a distance.
Both countries agreed to allow the other to operate in the region, but at a distance.
Both countries were banned from further exploration in the region and were forced to look elsewhere for expansion.
Both countries were banned from further exploration in the region and were forced to look elsewhere for expansion.
Both countries were prohibited from establishing any more settlements in the region, but existing settlements could remain.
Both countries were prohibited from establishing any more settlements in the region, but existing settlements could remain.
Both countries were prohibited from trading goods or services with the natives in the region
Both countries agreed to allow the other to operate in the region, but at a distance.
all were right except 2:
increased wealth for European countries
strengthened European navies
is the correct answer