Early exploration of the Americas

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Who were the 1st Europeans to come to the Americas?

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Spanish

Front

What was the main reason for the French coming to the Americas?

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Fur and trade

Front

What was the main reason for the Spanish coming to the Americas?

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Gold

Front

What was the main reason the English came to the Americas?

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Land and Resources

Front

What did the natives of South America think the first Europeans were?

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Light Skinned Gods

Front

What did the Spanish make the natives do when they took over?

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Change religions, Become Slaves, Give up all of their gold.

Front

What animal almost became extinct due to the fur trapping?

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beaver

Front

What continent were they trying to reach when they sailed into the Americas?

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Asia

Front

The United States of America is located on what continent?

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North America

Front

What is the closest continent to North America, but does not connect to it?

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Asia