Social Studies Explorers

This explorer was from Spain. He traveled from Florida to South Carolina but did not settle here. He was looking for gold.

• Jean Ribault

• Juan Pardo

• Hernando de Soto

• William Hilton

This explorer was also from Spain. He reclaimed a French fort and named it Santa Elena. His name was _____________.

• William Hilton

• Juan Pardo

• Hernando de Soto

• Henry Woodard.

This explorer was from France. He built a fort called Charlesfort, but it eventually failed.

• Juan Pardo

• Jean Ribault

• Hernando de Soto

• William Hilton

This explorer was from England. He discovered land and named part of it after himself.

• Jean Ribault

• Henry Woodard

• William Hilton

• Hernando de Soto

This explorer was from England. He helped build the settlement of Charlestown.

• Juan Pardo

• William Hilton

• Dr. Henry Woodard

• Hernando de Soto

Which one of these countries did NOT send explorers?

• Spain

• France

• Germany

• England

What were the motives for exploring? Check all that are correct.

• to worship the way they wanted

• to find gold, silver, and riches

• to have power

• to make friends

What were the reasons people were scared to explore?

• sea monsters

• diseases

• dangerous animals or people

• it was expensive.