Exploring Early American Explorers

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Which European country claimed most of the land in present-day Mexico and South America during the Age of Exploration?

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Spain

Front

While sailing across the ocean, Mason needed to find out which direction he was heading. What tool did he use to determine direction while at sea?

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Compass

Front

Who was the explorer that sailed west from Spain in 1492 and is credited with discovering the New World for Europe?

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Christopher Columbus

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James is studying the history of trade during the colonial period. He learns about a trade route that connected Africa, the West Indies, the British colonies, and Europe. Which trade route is James learning about?

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The Triangular Trade

Front

Which European nation claimed land in what is now Canada? Options: Spain, France, Portugal, Sweden

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France

Front

How did the invention of the sextant help Ava and other explorers during their journeys?

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It helped explorers measure the angle of stars above the horizon to determine latitude.

Front

Which explorer traveled through the American Southwest searching for the Seven Cities of Gold?

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Francisco Vasquez de Coronado

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If an explorer sailed from England to the Caribbean and then to Africa before returning to England, which trade route did they most likely follow?

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The Triangular Trade Route

Front

Which river should Charlotte follow on her historical road trip to retrace the journey of Lewis and Clark, and why was this river important for their journey?

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The Missouri River, because it provided a route through the interior of the continent.

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How did the motivations of Spain and England influence the areas they settled?

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Spain sought gold and religious conversion, leading to settlements in Central and South America; England sought new land and resources, leading to settlements along the Atlantic coast.