SS Chapter 2 Lesson 3: Explorers and Settlers

Why did the Europeans come to North America? (Check all that apply.)

• There was not enough land in Europe.

• There were not enough jobs in Europe.

• Wars were frequent.

• Some people were treated badly because of their beliefs.

• North America offered them hope for a new life.

Where did the Spanish claim as their own?

• Canada

• Florida and Mexico

• Indiana

• Virginia and Massachusetts

Where did the British claim and settle?

• Virginia and Massachusetts

• Canada

• Florida and Mexico

• Indiana

Where did the French claim land?

• Florida and Mexico

• Canada

• Virginia and Massachusetts

Why were waterways a challenging and dangerous way for settlers and explorers to travel?

• There could be rough waters with rocks and rapids (waves),

• They had to worry about sharks.

• They didn't travel by waterways, so it didn't matter.

A ______________ is a settlement in a new land where people remain loyal to their home country.

• colony

• territory

• ally

• confederacy

A ______________ is an area of land that is controlled by an outside government.

• colony

• territory

• ally

• confederacy

An ______________ is a partner or supporter who pledges friendship or help.

• colony

• territory

• ally

• confederacy

A ______________ is a group of people or several smaller groups joined together for a common purpose.

• colony

• territory

• ally

• confederacy

__________________ were people who caught animals for their fur.

• Trappers

• Furbys

• Soldiers

• Voyageurs