English and French Explorers

What country sponsored Jacques Cartier?  

• France
• Spain
• England
• America

What was Cartier's goal for exploring?

• To find the Pacific Ocean.
• To find the Fountain Youth
• To find a water route to Asia.
• To discover America

Jacques Cartier faced the following obstacles on his expedition: 

• He didn't have enough money to finish his expedition.  
• His crew members had disagreements. There was not enough food.
• He wrecked his ship and the ship had to be repaired.
• Sailors got sick, Fought with the Native Americans

Jacques Cartier accomplish the following during his years of exploration:

• He discovered America.
• He discovered the Pacific Ocean.
• He sailed over 1000 miles of the St. Lawrence River.
  Named Canada
• He discovered both Florida and Puerto Rico.

Why do you think Cartier looked for the “City of Gold”?

• Christopher Columbus told Cartier about the City of Gold. 
• Native Americans told him stories about a wealthy city full of
  gold, rubies, and other riches.
• He was inspired by Juan Ponce De Leon when he found the Fountain of Youth.
• He wanted to be King of the city and overthrow King Ferdinand. 

Cartier will always be remembered for? 

• His exploration of the Pacific Ocean and for giving Florida its name.
• His exploration of the Mississippi River
  River and for giving Mississippi its name.
• His exploration of the New World
  and for giving America its name.
• His exploration of the St. Lawrence
  River and for giving Canada its name.

Which two groups sponsored Henry Hudson?

• The English & The Dutch
• The Spanish & The French
• The Dutch & The Spanish

What were Jacques Cartier and Henry Hudson both looking for?

• a Southwest Passage to Asia
• a Northwest Passage to Asia
• a longer route to Asia

Which area did Jacques Cartier explore?

• Gulf of St. Lawrence
• Gulf of St. Benedict
• Gulf of St. Louanne

What is an achievement of Jacques Cartier?

• He explored eastern Canada
• Explored Mexico and claimed the area for Spain
• He explored the Bahamas and named the natives there "Indians"