USI.4 Review

What Countries sent explorers to North America? (choose 3)

• Spain

• France

• England

• Portugal

Look at the map. What European Country claimed land around the Hudson Bay?

• England

• France

• Spain

• Portugal

Look at the map. What European Country claimed land in a narrow strip along the east coast?

• England

• France

• Spain

• Portugal

What was the name of the explorer Spain sent to conquer the American Southwest?

(a)  

What was the name of the explorer who claimed the Hudson Bay for England?

(a)  

What was the name of the explorer who explored Newfoundland?

(a)  

What was the name of the explorer who explored the St. Laurence River and established Quebec?

(a)  

What was the name of the explorer who explored the Mississippi River and claimed it for France?

(a)  

Which of these were things that motivated Europeans to send explorers to North America? (choose 3)

• Economic - Finding gold, natural resources, and trade routes.

• Religious - spreading Christianity

• Political Power - Building the biggest most powerful empire.

• Disease and starvation

Which of these were obstacles that made exploring difficult for Europeans? (choose 4)

• Disease and starvation

• Poor maps and navigational tools

• Fear of the Unknown

• Lack of adequate supplies

• Finding better trade routes