Spanish
What did the Natives tell the Spanish they could find?
gold
How did France think they would make money in America?
Trap beavers and sell their fur
Why did the pilgrims from England want to come to America?
They were killed and treated badly for practicing their religion.
What did the Spanish want to do with the Natives?
Convert them to Christianity
Why did the French want to explore America?
To get more land, power and money from beavers.
What did the British want to gain from America (money)
They were looking for gold and silver and more land.
Why did the Spanish want to explore America?
To get more land and power
What is the name of a French Explorer?
Jacques Cartier
Why did Britain want to explore America?
They wanted more land to make them a more powerful country.
What was the name of the first Spanish Explorer?
Christopher Columbus
What did Cartier want to find when he explored America?
He wanted to find a way to Asia.
What is the name of an English Explorer?
John Cabot
What was Christopher Columbus trying to find?
He was trying to find a shorter way to get to Asia.
What part of America did the French claim as their own.
The middle part
What was John Cabot trying to find?
He wanted to find a way to Asia.