Accomplishments
The Hudson Bay and Hudson River were named after me.
Henry Hudson
I died in a snowstorm, never to be seen again.
John Cabot
What are the 3 G's?
God, Gold, and Glory
What is the definition of conflict?
A serious disagreement of argument
How many European Explorers were there?
6
I established a French colony in Canada.
Jacques Cartier
I disappeared in the Arctic with my son, never to be seen again.
Henry Hudson
What was the Northwest Passage?
The American Indians helped the European Explorers grow crops. Is this an example of conflict or cooperation?
Cooperation
What were the three countries that the Explorers sailed for?
France, England, and Spain
I was the first explorer to "discover" the Pacific Ocean.
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
What was one of the obstacles Jacques Cartier faced on his expedition?
- He became ill with scurvy
- He faced harsh weather, icy waters, and terrible snow storms
Why did the European Explorers go to the "New World" for gold?
They wanted to find riches.
Conflict
A trip by water, by air, over land, or through space.
I discovered the Mississippi River.
Hernando de Soto
What was one of the obstacles Vasco Nunez de Balboa faced on his expedition?
-A leaky ship
-A difficult and untrustworthy crew
-Battles with American Indians
Why did the European Explorers go to the "New World" for God?
To spread their religion
Provide at least 2 examples of conflict the European Explorers and American Indians experienced.
Answers will vary (harsh treatment of Native Americans, Europeans carried new diseases, exploiting land, cultures destroyed, etc)
Henry Hudson
John Cabot
Jacques Cartier
Vasco Nunez de Balboa
Hernando de Soto
Christopher Columbus
I was the European Explorer who made 4 successful trips to the "New World"
Christopher Columbus
What was one obstacle Hernando de Soto faced on his expedition?
-He had a battle with the American Indians
Why did the European Explorers go to the "New World" for glory?
They wanted to be famous
Provide at least 2 examples of cooperation the European Explorers and American Indians experienced.
Answers will vary (Natives helped Europeans with farming techniques, New foods from Native Indians were introduced to Europe, Europeans brought new tools and materials, trade happened, etc.)
What is a sponsor country?
A country that agrees to pay for a project or activity in exchange for information, land, or valuables.