What nation sailed for?
Who did Christopher Columbus sail for?
Spain
What was Christopher Columbus trying to find?
A way to sail to Asia to find riches.
What obstacle did Christopher Columbus face?
He had a fearful crew and ran into the New World
What accomplishment did Columbus have?
First European to the New World
When did John Cabot begin his exploration?
1497
Who did John Cabot sail for?
England
What was John Cabot trying to find?
The northwest passage to Asia
What obstacle did John Cabot face?
Violent storms, cold temperatures, food shortages
What accomplishment did Cabot have?
First European in North America which is now modern day Canada.
When did Hernán Cortés begin his explorations?
1504
Who did Hernando de Soto sail for?
Spain
What was Hernando de Soto trying to find?
Sought gold, silver, and jewels (wealth)
What obstacle did Jacques Cartier face?
Disease; harsh winters; conflicts with the Iroquois population
What accomplishment did Jacques Cartier have?
He found the St. Lawrence River.
When did Hernando de Soto explore?
1538-1542 |
Who did Jacques Cartier sail for?
France
What was Jacques Cartier trying to find?
Establish presence in New World for France (power); gold and riches (wealth); new route to Asia
What obstacles did Sir Francis Drake face?
Crew problems; conflicts with Spanish ships; storms
What accomplishment did Hernando de Soto have?
Traveled through Florida to explore Southeast America, first to cross Mississippi River
When did Jacques Cartier begin his exploration?
1535
Who did Samuel Champlain sail for?
France
What was Sir Walter Raleigh trying to do?
Colonize lands for England
What obstacles did Samuel Champlain face?
Hostile relations with the Iroquois
What accomplishment did Sir Walter Raleigh have?
Roanoke (North Carolina)
When did Christopher Columbus begin his exploration?
August 3, 1492