Define It (I give the term you define)
conquistador
conquerors; sought to rule existing cultures (Native Americans) rather than live peacefully
French territory in North America that covered a vast area
New France
(Italian) Sailed for Spain in 1492 in search of a water route to Asia
Columbus
Why was Ribault and Laudonniere's colony unsuccessful?
They ran out of supplies
Which classmate is gone on a religious pilgrimage this week?
Jasper
Gulf stream
powerful ocean current that flows form the Gulf of Mexico north along the eastern coast of North America
important written contract issued by a government which says the holder has the right to establish a colony.
charter
Spanish explorer that traveled through Southeast dealing cruelly with the Native Americans
de Soto
Why were European explorers so deadly to the Native Americans?
they brought diseases to Native Americans
they had advanced weapons that the Native Americans did not have
Who is subbing for our class tomorrow?
Mr. Larry
indentured servants
men and women who couldn't afford passage and sold their labor to get to the colonies
time of "rebirth" that lasted from the 1300's to 1600 with increased interest in art and learning
Renaissance
Spanish explorer that established an unsuccessful settlement on Sapelo Sound off the coast of Georgia.
de Ayllon
Required his colonists to work and grow food instead of looking for gold. Also established trade with the local Native Americans.
John Smith
How many new puppies does Sadie have?
3
Huguenots
first Protestant French settlers who wanted the freedom to worship their own way (Not Catholic as was forced upon them)
Proposed settlement in what is now Georgia called a "future Eden"
Azilla
Spanish explorer that explored Florida looking for gold and the fountain of youth
Ponce de Leon
French explorer that settled Fort Caroline. When he returned to France he couldn't get supplies. He was later imprisoned. After returning to his settlement he was killed.
Ribault "Rib o"
What special day is Friday?
hat day
mercantilism
economic theory that led England to establish colonies in the Americas
group of "investors"; people who put money into a project to earn profits
joint-stock company
Spanish explorer sent to Florida to destroy Fort Caroline. He bu8ld a new fort called St. Augustine.
Menedez de Aviles
2nd in command to Ribault. When his colonists ran out of food and supplies they stole boats and became pirates.
Laudonniere
Which classmate has the next birthday?
Olivia