The Unfinished Nation Brinkley
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ESSAY QUESTIONS

These questions are based on the preceding map exercises. They are designed to test students' knowledge of the geography of the area discussed in this chapter and of its historical development. Careful reading of the text will help students answer these questions.

1. In what ways did European exploration and colonization affect Native Americans? In answering this question, note where Europeans explored and planted settlements. What cultural regions were affected most? Why was the impact of Europeans greater here? How did initial exploration make it easier for future explorers (even from rival nations) to settle the area?
2. What conditions existed in Europe that helped to promote the exploration and settlement of America? How did the geographic situations of European countries influence patterns of colonial settlement? (Students will want to consult a world map for help on this question.)
3. Study the maps in this chapter of the text. Based on these maps, what do you feel was the impact of the English arrival in North America? Why did the English system prevail in this region? What other factors contributed to English success here?

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