Reasons for Exploration
The following reasons of exploration were from what French explorer to search for the Northwest Passage and search for riches such as gold?
The French explorer is Jacque Cartier.
Describe some of the obstacles or hardships that European explorers faced?
Lack of funding, the distance of travel, exploring the unknown land, harsh conditions and interaction with hostile Native Americans.
What is Vasco Nunez de Balboa’s major accomplishment?
He was the first European explorer to see the Pacific Ocean.
Describe some examples of conflict among the European explorers and Native Americans?
Some examples of conflict are battles, fights, and slavery.
What were the reasons why English explorers went on voyages?
The English (John Cabot) wanted to claim unknown land for the King.
Henry Hudson was hired to find the Northwest Passage and to claim any unknown land as well.
Give an example of an obstacle or obstacles Hernando De Soto encountered?
He lost a lot of men during combat/fighting with Native Americans. He was also exploring unknown land.
What is Hernando De Soto’s major accomplishment?
The discovery of the Mississippi River.
Describe an example of cooperation among the European explorers and Native Americans?
They had a working relationship meaning that they needed each other to trade goods such as fur or weapons.
What were Henry Hudson's reasons for exploration?
He wanted to find the Northwest Passage.
List and explain how the obstacles encountered by Jacque Cartier affected his voyage?
Harsh weather, icy conditions and the disease scurvy were all obstacles encountered by him.
How did both Henry Hudson and Jacque Cartier accomplishments affect their interaction with the Natives?
Their accomplishments were the discovery of different land in Canada. They were able to establish trading with the natives. Some things that were traded were fur, weapons, tools and manufacturing items.
Explain how the interaction of Hernando De Soto and the Native Americans resulted in a decrease in the Native American population?
The Native American population decreased because De Soto was in constant battle with them and also brought diseases that the Native Americans were not aware of.
Summarize or explain the common reason or reasons for why the Spanish went on voyages?
Wanted to search for wealth in the form of riches, gold, spices, and silk. In addition, they wanted to find a shorter route to Asia.
How did the obstacles encountered by Balboa effect his exploration?
He was unable to continue sailing so he had to continue his exploration on land.
How are the accomplishments of Jacque Cartier and John Cabot similar?
Both of the explorers was able to establish colonies or claim land for their respective countries.
How are Henry Hudson and Jacque Cartier interactions with the Native American similar and different?
Both explorers needed the Native Americans to trade goods amongst each other. One difference was Cartier took two Native Americans back to France to teach them French and serve as guides.
Explain the reasons why Europeans decided to go on explorations?
The Europeans decided to go on explorations because they were searching for wealth and fame, searching for a shorter route to Asia (the Northwest Passage) and the spread of Christianity.
How were the obstacles encountered by Christopher Columbus similar and different to Henry Hudson?
Both explorers were traveling for a long distance which resulted in a lack of food, and supplies. There crew members wanted to go back home. The difference is Columbus’s crew supported him unlike Hudson. The sailors or crew members mutinied/ revolted against Hudson.
Explain the importance of Christopher’s Columbus discovery of the New World?
It opened the door or lead other countries to go on their own explorations. Other countries also wanted to gain wealth and claim unknown land.
Summarize the interaction of Native American with Spanish explorers?
The interaction between both groups was oftentimes violent resulting in battle and enslaving them.