Exploring North America: A Flashcard

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Why did Europeans explore North America?

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To find new trade routes, to discover new lands, to find gold and other treasures.

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Which explorer was the first European to reach North America since the Vikings?

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John Cabot

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What year did Christopher Columbus first sail across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas?

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1492

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Which country did John Cabot sail for?

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England

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What was one of the challenges explorers faced during their voyages?

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Harsh weather conditions

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Which explorer was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean from the Americas?

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Vasco Núñez de Balboa

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What area did John Cabot explore?

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Newfoundland and Labrador coast

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What was one reason Europeans wanted to explore new lands?

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To spread their religion

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Which explorer sailed for Spain and explored the Caribbean Islands?

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Christopher Columbus

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What was a common problem explorers faced when communicating with Native Americans?

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Language barriers