Exploration of the Americas

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Who discovered a famous river and explored the area now known as New York City?

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Henry Hudson

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What did American Indians depend on to meet their needs before meeting Europeans?

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Nature

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How did Europeans view American Indians during the 1500s and 1600s?

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As lesser people who needed to be controlled.

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What was a challenge explorers faced when they came to North America?

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Native Americans didn’t always want them there.

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How did American Indians assist early French explorers and settlers?

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By cooperating with them in the fur trade.

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What is the term for the movement of people and ideas between Europe and the Americas?

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Columbian Exchange

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Who was the Italian explorer that sailed for Spain and is credited with discovering the Americas?

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Christopher Columbus

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What was the main reason for European exploration in the Americas?

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To find new trade routes and resources.

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What did explorers hope to find in North America besides land?

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Gold and other valuable resources.

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What was the impact of European exploration on American Indian populations?

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Many American Indians suffered from diseases brought by Europeans.