Explore 1
What are the three G's of exploration?
God, Gold, Glory
What did the Dutch call their new colony?
New Netherlands
Which famous explorer of New York has a river named after him and sailed for the Dutch?
Henry Hudson
Many explorers were looking for a new route to Asia. What was in Asia that they wanted?
Spices
Describe how Columbus treated the Natives he encountered
Beat and tortured them; enslaved them in mines
What the the New Netherlands economy based on?
Fur Trade
What was one positive impact of the Columbian Exchange?
New animals and foods introduced
What was one negative impact of the Columbian Exchange?
New diseases spread
What did the English traveling to Jamestown believe they would find?
Gold
How did the Dutch treat the Native Americans?
Very friendly
Describe the treatment of slaves aboard ships
packed tightly, serve food in buckets, chained together, 20% died
What were some of the struggles that colonists faced at Jamestown?
Starvation, disease
What are the 3 technologies used by explorers to help them navigate?
Maps, Compass, Astrolabe
What was the name of the first successful British Colony?
Jamestown
What is a Cash Crop?
a crop that is sold for a large amount of money