Copy of Grade 3 Social Studies Unit 2 25-26

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Based on the map and your knowledge of social studies, what happened on Columbus's first voyage?

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Columbus was searching for a westward path to Asia, but reached the Americas first.

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What was Christopher Columbus searching for when he arrived in the New World?

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He was attempting to find a western sea route to Asia for the Spanish Empire.

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This Thanksgiving celebration shows how

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American Indians helped European settlers get food.

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Which of the following statements about French explorer Jacques Cartier is correct? He traveled south from Lake Michigan and discovered the Mississippi River., He explored the lands of eastern Canada and created the city of Quebec., He searched for the Northwest Passage and discovered the St. Lawrence River., He claimed the entire Mississippi River Valley for France and named the region Louisiana.

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He searched for the Northwest Passage and discovered the St. Lawrence River.

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What caused John Cabot to stop searching for the Northwest Passage and turn back?

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cold weather and frozen seas

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Why did Henry Hudson fail in his search for the Northwest Passage during his second voyage?

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His river path was blocked due to winter weather and heavy rapids.

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Many American Indians who cooperated with European explorers were hoping to

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trade for manufactured goods.

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Based on the map, what MOST LIKELY caused his crew to grow angry?

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icebergs and very cold weather

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How did American Indians respond to the creation of European colonies in North America?

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They believed them to be invaders and tried to stop their growth.

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Jacques Cartier and his crew faced many obstacles while exploring North America. How were they able to survive their journey?

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American Indians helped them survive the harsh winter weather.