Spanish Explorers
French, English, and Portuguese Explorers
New Spain
Locations and Physical Features of Colonies
British Colonization
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What was Christopher Columbus' biggest accomplishment?
Columbus discovered the New World (North and South America) in 1492.
100
What was Henry Hudson's biggest accomplishment?
Henry Hudson was the first European to search for the Northwest passage.
100
What was a positive of the Columbian Exchange?
The Columbian exchange 1) brought new goods to Europe 2) created a new source of European wealth
100
How did the colonists react to the environment of the New World?
The colonists cleared the land by cutting down trees for livestock grazing and agriculture (plantations)
100
What was a natural barrier to the expansion of British colonies?
The Appalachian mountains.
200
What was Ponce De Leon's biggest accomplishment?
Ponce De Leon explored Floria while searching for the fountain of youth.
200
Why did Portugal send Da Gama to explore?
Portugal wanted to find a water route to Asia, particularly India
200
What was a negative of the Columbian exchange?
The Columbian exchange 1) Brought diseases to the New World that killed millions of Native Americans 2) Brought slavery to the New World
200
What 2 bodies of water was New Orleans located near?
New Orleans is located near the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico
200
What was a natural barrier to the expansion of Southern British colonies?
The Mississippi river was a natural barrier to the expansion of Southern British colonies
300
In what modern-day country were the Aztec located?
The Aztec were located in present-day Mexico.
300
What was Magellan's biggest accomplishment?
Magellan was the first explorer to sail around the world.
300
What did the Spanish do to the Native Americans they conquered?
The Spanish made the Native Americans they conquered slaves.
300
What 2 bodies of water was New York located near?
New York was located near the Hudson river and the Atlantic ocean.
300
What did colonists use to farm cash crops on a large scale?
Colonists used plantations to farm cash crops on a large scale.
400
What was De Soto's biggest accomplishment?
De Soto explored the SOUTHEASTERN United States, including the Mississippi River
400
Which one of these best completes the web?
To increase the power and glory of European kings
400
When Native American slaves began to die of smallpox, what did the Spanish do?
The Spanish brought African slaves to the New World when their Native American slaves began to die of European diseases.
400
What are 2 of the most popular natural resources in America?
The most popular natural resources in America are water, timber (wood), fruit, and coal.
400
How did British immigrant colonists change they places they went to?
British immigrant colonists change they places they went to by bringing their CULTURE with them.
500
Why did Spain explore the New World?
Spain explored the New World to find gold and silver (wealth)
500
Why did the English and French explore the world?
The French and English wanted to find a Northwest passage to Asia, particularly India
500
What was the most popular cash crop in the New World?
The most popular cash crop in the New World was tobacco.
500
Why were rainy areas preferable for settlement?
Rainy areas were better for farming cash crops.
500
Why did Britain seek to explore the world?
Britain wanted to find the Northwest passage to India
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