Competing Claims

Open Ended

Why did European countries compete for land and resources in North America during the 1500s, and what significance did these competitions have for world history?

Multiple Choice

Which explorer is correctly matched with the country he sailed for and the area he explored?

• John Cabot – England – Newfoundland

• Giovanni da Verrazzano – Spain – Florida

• Jacques Cartier – Portugal – Brazil

• Henry Hudson – France – St. Lawrence River

Multiple Select

What were two major outcomes of the European search for a Northwest Passage?

• Failed to find a passage to Asia

• Gained valuable knowledge about North America

• Established peaceful relations with all Native Americans

• Found large amounts of gold

Open Ended

How did religious tensions in Europe, such as the Reformation and persecution, influence European exploration and settlement in the Americas?

Open Ended

Do you have any questions about how religious and political conflicts in Europe affected the colonization of the Americas, or would you like to learn more about any specific event or group?