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Social Science (087) — CBSE Class 10 board question

Q1. [2] § 1.3 Conquest, Disease and Trade § 2.3 Late nineteenth-century Colonialism
⚠ The Making of a Global World › 2.3 Late nineteenth-century Colonialism — Internal project only — not in the Board exam (per CBSE 2026-27 curriculum) Only sub-topics 1–1.3 (The Pre-modern World) are in the Board exam; sub-topics 2–4.4 are the internally-assessed interdisciplinary project. [source: Course Structure — History, Chapter III (Subtopics 1 to 1.3 evaluated in Board)]
Why did many Europeans migrate to America after sixteenth century ? Explain.
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Model Answer

Many Europeans migrated to America after the sixteenth century due to the following reasons:

  1. Poverty and hunger were widespread in Europe; cities were overcrowded and deadly diseases were common.
  2. Religious persecution — religious dissenters fled Europe seeking freedom.
  3. Search for wealth — legends of El Dorado (the fabled city of gold) attracted many seeking riches in the Americas.

Source: Conquest, Disease and Trade, Chapter 3

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Explanation

The question asks for reasons, so a brief list-style answer is ideal for 2 marks. Examiners expect at least two clear reasons. The key points from the passage are: poverty/hunger/overcrowding, religious conflicts/persecution, and the lure of wealth/El Dorado. Mention any two well for full marks. Avoid writing long paragraphs — two or three crisp points are sufficient.

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