European Explorers and the Dutch Colony

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Who was Christopher Columbus?

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An explorer who made a voyage hoping to find Asia but landed on the Caribbean Islands, initiating the Columbian Exchange.

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What was the Columbian Exchange?

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The trade of products between the Americas and Europe initiated by Columbus's voyage.

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Name some products from the Americas involved in the Columbian Exchange.

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Turkey, corn, squash, potatoes.

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Name some products from Europe involved in the Columbian Exchange.

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Cattle, wheat, sheep.

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What negative impact did Europeans have on the Americas?

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They brought diseases to the Americas.

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What was the Northwest Passage?

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A hoped-for water route to Asia through the Americas.

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Who was Giovanni da Verrazzano?

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The first European to reach New York, initially landing in North Carolina.

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Who was Jacques Cartier?

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An explorer who sailed to Canada, explored the St. Lawrence River, and established France’s claim to the area.

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Who was Samuel de Champlain?

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An explorer who traveled to Canada, sailed down the St. Lawrence River to New York, and traded European goods for furs.

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Who was Henry Hudson?

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An explorer who sailed for the Netherlands, explored New York, and named the Hudson River.