Lesson 2.2A Review

Lesson 2.2A Review

The Northwest Passage

• Thought it was a shortcut from Europe to Asian markets

• Columbus tried to find a way through North America

What do you notice about the map?

Multiple Choice

Why was it important for explorers to find the Northwest Passage?

• Because it was a quicker way to get to France

• Because it was a quicker way to get to Asia

• Because it was a quicker way to get to England

Juan de Fuca

• Claimed he found riches in the Northwest Passage

• Actually found Strait Juan de Fuca (between Vancouver Island and Olympic Peninsula)

What do you notice about this map of N. America?

Multiple Choice

True or False --

"Juan de Fuca said that the Northwest Passage did not exist."

• True

• False

James Cook

• Explored around Washington Coast and Vancouver Island

• Crew discovered that people in Asia wanted furs

Why would this be an important discovery?

Multiple Choice

What was the importance of James Cook's discovery?

• He discovered Seattle

• He was the first person to land on Vancouver Island

• His crew discovered that people in Asia would pay $$$ for furs