What motivated the french to explore and colonize in north america?

english settlements and forts

curiosity about new animals and plants

desire to start large plantations

gold and religious freedom

Which of the following might cause the inflation rate to spike up sharply? the purchasing power of the average consumer decreases due to a sluggish economy. plentiful rainfall and moderate temperatures result in good harvests of wheat and soybeans. the items in the cpi market basket change to account for changing consumer buying habits. prices on world oil markets rise steeply due to war in the middle east.

The purpose of laws were to restrict the rights of african americans who lived in southern states. a) "jim crow" b) "civil rights" c) "anti prohibition" d) "reconstruction acts"

The passage below can be revised to make it more concise. which word is a modifier that can be eliminated because it adds no meaning? dr. madison is somewhat skeptical about stories of global warming. she has gathered scientific data in remote areas to prove her position. somewhat global scientific remote