The Columbian Exchange
Which ocean did Columbus sail across to reach the Americas?
Atlantic Ocean
What was the Fur Trade?
The Europeans traded clothing and weapons in exchange for beaver skins.
Hernan Cortes is known for conquering which ancient civilization?
Aztecs
What was Coronado searching for during his expedition?
The Seven Cities of Gold
What country did Jacques Cartier sail for?
France
What is the Columbian Exchange?
The exchange of goods between the Old World and the New World.
Why were beaver skins valuable to the Europeans?
They were used for popular hats and clothing.
What was the capital of the Aztec Empire?
Tenochtitlán
What country is Coronado from?
Spain
What river did Cartier explore in Canada?
St. Lawrence River
What is something the Native Americans introduced to the Europeans?
Tobacco, Corn, Tomatoes
What happened to the Native Americans after the fur trade?
They became reliant/dependent on the French.
What was the name of the Aztec leader that Cortes defeated?
Montezuma II
What significant landmark did Coronado discover?
The Grand Canyon
Jacques Cartier claimed land for France in which region?
Canada
What is something the Europeans introduced to the Native Americans?
Diseases, Honey, Bees, Livestock
Which explorer was involved in the Fur Trade?
Jacques Cartier.
What country was Hernan Cortes from?
Spain.
Which region of the US did he explore?
Southwestern.
Jacques is credited for doing what?
Giving Canada its name