Exploration & Colonization Crossword

Spanish explorers who came to the Americas in the 1500's and claimed large amounts of land for Spain.
Founded in 1607, first permanent English Colony.
A trip by a group of people involving some danger or risk.
Landed at Plymouth 1620, to break away from the church of England.
The European name for lands in the Western Hemisphere, including North and South America.
Signed by the pilgrims on the ship of the Mayflower, set up a form of self government for the pilgrims
Capture or taking of something by force.
Landed in Boston 1630, wanted to purify the Church of England.
To change from one belief to another.
1585, first attempt at a colony, it failed and the colony mysteriously disappeared.
Religious settlement where missionaries live and work.
1215, document that limited the power of the King.
System for producing and distributing and distributing goods and services.
Transfer of goods from the colonies to Europe, to Africa and back to the colonies.
Stimulate someone's interest in or enthusiasm for doing something.
Economic system that benefits the Mother Country, used when we were the 13 colonies.
A settlement created by new residents of an Area.
System where people elect their representatives.
Period of European history that lasted from the late 400's until around the 1350's.
Primary reason why France wanted to colonize.