Question

1. Use your knowledge of United States History to answer a, b, and c. a) Explain ONE incentive for the European exploration and settling of America. b) Assess the extent to which the settlers achieved this objective. c) Provide at least ONE piece of historical evidence to support your explanation.

Answer 1

Answer:

A Colonisation

B The United States of America

C The Independence

Explanation:

A From the year Columbus discovered the Americas, the continent was floded with European colonists who were looking for land they could rob from the natives. These colonist were also called settlers.

B In the case of the U.S. the settlers (mainly english) expanded all over the East coast. They were doing very well (after having removed the natives and introduced slavery) but due to some disagreements (largely economic ones) with the British Empire these colonist decided to break free and declare Independence.  

C The declaration of independence, 4th of July, 1776, written by the founding fathers of the U.S.A. Key figure: Thomas Jefferson.