John cabot was the first european explorer to search for the pacific ocean. the northwest passage. the mississippi river. the fountain of youth.

What do most climatologists see as a major cause of rising global temperatures? a. earth's closer proximity to the sun due to its gravitational pull b. greenhouse gases produced by burning fossil fuels c. rising ocean levels caused by melting polar ice sheets d. water pollution cause by industrial waste

Who was the first french explorer in america ? a. jacques cartier b. giovanni da verrazano c. samuel de champlain d. pere jacques marquette e. louis jolliet

Why might the spanish government have approved of the encomienda system? a the system allowed for fair treatment of all under it, leading to a happy and prosperous colony. b the system used natives as slaves which meant the government was able to maximize their profit of exported goods. c the system allowed for mostly profitable trade within the different colonies. d the system was a great example of how to successfully run a colony, making spain a world power.