MOA
Which letters do we use to remember our motivations, obstacles, and accomplishments?
G's, S', and T's
Which country made its money through fur-trapping and trading?
French
Who explored present day Canada?
Champlain
Which European power was the original trading partner of our WATK?
Portugal
A mythical water route through North America that connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
What were our explorers ORIGINALLY looking for?
A trade route to the East Indies
Who TOOK things from Native Americans and were the first to arrive?
Spain
Who explored the East Coast?
Cabot
Mali
Which two European powers began to clash on land over territory?
England and France
Name our 3 G's
Gold, God, Glory
Describe the Spanish relationship with the Native Americans
Conquering and enslaving. Spreading European disease
Who explored the Colorado River?
Coranado
Who was the richest man to ever live before Elon?
Mansa Musa
Where did the English Explore?
East Coast of North America
Name our 3 S'
Stranded, Sickness, Scared
Describe the English relationship with Native Americans
Trade, but not always fair. Land ownership vs. sharing land.
Who explored the Mississippi River Valley?
LaSalle
Name three exports of the WATK
Gold, Salt, People
Where did the Spanish explore?
The Southwestern part of North America, Central America, the Caribbean, and Florida
Name our 3 T's
Trade, Tools, Territory
Describe the French relationship with Native Americans.
Business partners, equal trading partners
Which King is Louisiana named after?
Louis XIV
What is the correct order of the WATK, chronologically?
Ghana, Mali, Songhai
Where did the French explore?
Modern day Canada and the Mississippi River Valley