Question

historical questions that contain specific information are more helpful to historians than general questions. but writing good (specific) historical questions requires some practice. check your understanding- question 1 of 2 attempt 1 of 2 identify two good historical questions about european colonies in the americas. a. who was living in the americas before european countries began forming colonies? b. why did european countries want to colonize the americas? c. what were the effects of colonies? d. which european countries colonized north america? e. who were the first european explorers?

Explanation:

To identify good historical questions about European colonies in the Americas, we need questions that are specific to this topic.

• Option B ("Why did European countries want to colonize the Americas?") is specific as it focuses on the motivation for European colonization of the Americas.
• Option D ("Which European countries colonized North America?") is specific as it focuses on which European countries colonized a part of the Americas (North America).

Options A is about pre - colonial inhabitants, E is about first European explorers (not directly about colonies), and C is too general (doesn't specify the Americas or European colonies clearly).

Answer:

B. Why did European countries want to colonize the Americas?
D. Which European countries colonized North America?