Who did they sail for?
What were they trying to find?
Which colonial region?
What were they famous for?
Ponce De Leon
100
Who did Christopher Columbus sail for?
Spain
100
What was Christopher Columbus trying to find?
A way to sail to Asia to find riches.
100
The region with mild winters, a long growing season, and agriculture.
What are the southern colonies?
100
What accomplishment did Columbus have?
First European to the New World
100
What country is Ponce De Leon from?
What is Spain.
200
Who did John Cabot sail for?
England
200
What was John Cabot trying to find?
The northwest passage to Asia
200
The region that had lots of fish and lumber with cold winters and a short growing season.
What were the New England colonies?
200
What accomplishment did Cabot have?
First European in North America which is now modern day Canada.
200
What was the reason Ponce de Leon sailed?
to find fame, fortune, and fountain of youth
300
Who did Jacques Cartier sail for?
France
300
What was Jacques Cartier trying to find?
Gold and the Northwest Passage
300
The region that had lots of artisans and skilled laborers. Also known as the breadbasket.
What were the middle colonies?
300
What accomplishment did Jacques Cartier have?
He found the St. Lawrence River.
300
What did Ponce de Leon discover?
Florida
400
Who did Henry Hudson sail for?
Holland (Dutch East India Company)
400
What was Henry Hudson trying to find?
The Northwest Passage to Asia
400
The region that can be remembered by the list of girl names?
What are the southern colonies?
400
What accomplishment did Henry Hudson have?
He found the Hudson River and the Hudson Bay.
400
What obstacle did Ponce De Leon run into?
Native Americans
500
Who did Vasco Nunez de Balboa sail for?
Spain
500
What was Vasco Nunez de Balboa trying to find?
Riches for Spain and fame for himself
500
The region that can be remembered by Mr. CaN.
What are the New England colonies?
500
What accomplishment did Balboa have?
He was the first to discover the eastern side of the Pacific Ocean
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