Early Europeans

Why did Europeans come to North America?

• European explorers were trying to find a water route to Asia, where their countries would trade for computers and iPads.

• European explorers were trying to find a water route to Asia, where their countries would trade for silk and spices.

• To meet First Nations people.

• They were tired of British rule.

Who were the earliest European settlers in Canada?

• The French were the earliest European settlers, they settled in East Coast of Canada and are known as Acadians.

• The British, know as the Voyagers

• Explorers from Asia

• British royalty

What was the first European settlement in Canada?

• Halifax, Nova Scotia

• Fort McMurray, Alberta

• Ile-Sainte Croix in New Brunswick.

• The Acadians of Atlantic Canada

What is a colony?

• A colony is a settlement with a capital city

• A colony is a rural settlement

• A colony is a settlement in a major city

• A colony is a settlement that is created in an area, but is controlled by a country that is often far away.

Who were the Habitants?

• Farmers of French descent (Canadiens) who rented land in New France.

• Farmers of British descent who rented land in New England.

• Explorers of French descent who rented land in New France.

• Explorers of British descent who rented land in New England.

What were the “filles du roi?”

• "Daughters of the king" sent from Britain to work on farms.

• "Daughters of the king" sent from France to marry young men in New France.

• Young female explorers from Europe

• Servants of the British king sent to settle what's now known as Canada.

What are some challenges that settlers faced?

• Leaving their homes, traveling by ship, language barrier

• Safety, disease, starting over

• Climate, learning to live with and accept First Nations groups

• All of the above

What is the Northwest Passage?

• A Northern route to Africa.

• A Northern route to Antarctica.

• A Northern route to Australia.

• A Northern route to Asia.

Why was the Northwest Passage important to early explorers?

• For centuries, European explorers sought a navigable passage as a possible trade route to Asia.

• For centuries, European explorers sought a navigable passage as a possible trade route to Africa.

• For centuries, European explorers sought a navigable passage as a possible trade route to Australia.

• None of the above

Which European explorer did the Hudson's Bay Company name their company after?

• Martin Frobisher

• Henry Hudson

• John Davis

• John Cabot