Across
- 2. African slaves were brought to the new world via the...
- 3. North & South America are named after him
- 9. Trade of precious metals and raw materials from colonies back to Europe
- 10. Hernan Cortes conquered the ________ empire
- 12. Spanish or Portuguese conqueror
- 15. Which European nation colonized the East Coast of North America
- 16. Which empire conquered all of modern day Mexico?
- 17. Which nation colonized modern day Brazil?
Down
- 1. The idea that nations needed to gain as much wealth as possible
- 4. A government can help fund an industry by giving it...
- 5. Spanish system of slave labor
- 6. The boat explorers used was called...
- 7. The motivation factor for Europeans to sail around the world was...
- 8. Which European nation colonized modern day USA Midwest
- 11. In 1492, he sailed the ocean blue
- 13. Private companies raised money for exploration by creating a...
- 14. Francisco Pizzaro conquered the _______ empire