European Explorers
Who founded Quebec in 1608?
Samuel de Champlain
What did Europeans mainly want from Native Americans?
Beaver furs
What was the Northwest Passage?
A hoped-for water route to Asia
Who did the Europeans find in New York when they arrived?
What is an explorer?
A person who travels to learn about unfamiliar lands
Which explorer first sailed into New York Harbor?
Giovanni da Verrazzano
Why were beaver furs valuable in Europe?
They were used to make warm hats and clothing
Why was Champlain's relationship with Native Americans important for France?
Their alliances helped France survive, trade, and explore deeper into the continent
How did Native Americans help European explorers survive in North America?
They guided them, taught them about the land, and helped them find
What is a trading post?
A place where people trade goods
What river did Henry Hudson explore in 1609?
The Hudson River
What did Native Americans receive in exchange for furs?
Tools, metal goods, weapons and cloth
Which explorer sailed into icy waters and ended up in Hudson Bay?
Henry Hudson
Why did French explorers like Champlain form alliances with Native nations?
Alliances helped with trade, protection, and exploring unfamiliar land.
What is a colony?
A settlement controlled by another country
What was Champlain’s goal on his 1603 voyage?
To explore and map the St. Lawrence River
Which groups often worked together in the fur trade?
French traders and Native Americans
What major waterway did Champlain explore that helped France learn about the interior of North America?
The St. Lawrence River
Name one Native American tribe Champlain partnered with during his early voyages.
The Algonquin tribe
What is a harbor?
A sheltered body of water where ships can dock
Which explorer was searching for a Northwest Passage for the Dutch?
Henry Hudson
List 3 disadvantages of the fur trade
1. decline of beaver population
2. decline of wetlands in ecosystems
3. more dependency of Native Americans on European goods
What was the purpose of Verrazzano's journey in 1524 besides finding a Northwest Passage?
List 3 ways the arrival of European explorers changed life for many Native American groups.
1. It brought new trade opportunities
2. Diseases
3. The fur trade - new tools, weapons
What does a cartographer do?
Creates maps of land and water