Question

Which phrase correctly completes the chart?
European Nation

Main Goals for Exploration and Settlement

Spain

Gold, God, and Glory--to find riches, spread Christianity and expand their empire

Britain

________________

A.

To build permanent colonies, create trade markets, and expand land ownership
B.

To conquer the Aztec Empire and convert Indigenous peoples
C.

To search for a northwest passage to Asia and establish missions
D.

To explore for spices and silk in India

Answer 1

A

Britain’s goals were to establish permanent colonies, create markets and trade, and expand land ownership (economic opportunity and settlement), so choice A is correct.