European Explorers

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Why did many early European explorers travel to North America?

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To find gold and silver and get rich.

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What were the "Three G's" of European explorations?

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God, Gold, Glory

Front

Which of the "Three G's" describes the fame from discovering a new land?

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Glory

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Which of the following was NOT a major obstacle for the explorers? Lack of food and supplies, Fear of the unknown, climate differences, money to fund the exploration

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money to fund the exploration

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Which of the "Three G's" describes the desire to spread religion?

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God

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Who agreed with Christopher Columbus that sailing west would be a shorter route to the Indies?

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John Cabot

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Which of the "Three G's" describes riches and wealth?

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Gold

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What explorer sailed for England and discovered the eastern shores of Canada?

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Cabot

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Which explorer was trying to find a northern path to Europe and Asia, but instead explored the Hudson River near present day New York state?

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Hudson

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The Europeans and Native Americans worked together and got along for the benefit of both groups. This is called....

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Cooperation