Why did the French priests come to North America?
They came to spread Chrisitianity.
Why did the French come to North America to become early fur traders in the North American fur trade?
Fur was greatly valued in Europe.
Who were the first two explorers and what did they explore?
First, was Marco Polo in 1200, and he explored China. Second, was Henry the Navigator in 1400, and he explored Africa's coast.
What did the Portuguese ship makers improve in the caravel?
They turned it into a perfect ship for exploration because it was strong enough for long ocean voyages.
What did the Spanish explorers and settlers bring that caused the Native Americans to die?
Spanish explorers and settlers brought diseases with them to the Americas which made Native Americans die.
Why did some English settlers come to North America?
They came to worship because they saw fit in England.
Why were the French especially friendly to the Native Americans?
The Native Americans were really good at fur trapping, so the French could learn a lot from them.
Who were the next two explorers?
Next, was Bartolomeu Dias in 1488, and he explored the tip of Africa and the Indian Ocean. Also, came Christopher Columbus in 1492, and he explored the Caribbean.
Who used the improved caravel in his first voyage to the Americas?
Columbus used the improved caravels on his first voyage to the Americas.
How did the Spanish become the richest and most powerful nation in the world at some point in time?
The Spanish started digging gold as soon as they came to North America.
What did many English people do after Columbus's first voyage?
They started to look for new trade routes.
Who did the French form a lot of alliances with?
With the Native American groups.
Who were the next two explorers after?
Giovanni Caboto, 1497, explored the Northeast coast of North America. Then, Vasco da Gama, in 1498, explored India.
What did mapmakers and instrument makers help prepare the European navigators for?
Their creations helped European navigators prepare for an age of exploration.
What did the Spanish do to the Native Americans?
The Spanish forced Native Americans to work for them without the Native Americans' consent.
Why did some other French people come to North America?
They wanted to be early leaders in the North American fur trade.
Where did the French explorers live in North America?
They lived in Native American villages.
Next, were three explorers, who are they?
In 1501, Amerigo Vespucci explored Brazil. Ferdinand Magellan in 1519 made the first circumnavigation. Also in 1519, Hernan Cortes explored Mexico.
Why was the astrolabe made by the instrument makers?
It was made to navigate the ocean.
What happened to African and Spanish cultures?
They mixed.
How did the English defeat the Spanish Armada and what did this lead to?
The English had better cannons and tactics. This led to England becoming a global power.
What did the French adopt from the Native Americans?
They adopted the languages and cultures of the Native Americans.
Who were the last three explorers?
In 1534, Jacques Cartier explored the St. Lawrence River. In 1609, Henry Hudson explored the Hudson River. In 1673, Jacques Marquette and Louis Jollietà explored the Mississippi River.
Why was the magnetic compass made?
The magnetic compass was made to allow sailors to figure out which direction they were sailing.
What was brought from Europe to America
Hint: They're animals.
Farm animals and horses were brought to America from Europe.