European Exploration

Europeans were first motivated to explore because they wanted to find a new trade route to -

• Europe

• Africa

• Asia

• North America

These were big ships that made travel and exploration easier because they could carry a bigger crew and more supplies

• telescopes

• caravels

• Mayflower

• navigational tools

- Economic (gold, natural resources, and trade)

- Religious (spread Christianity)

- Competition for empire and glory for one's country

These are all WHAT?

• obstacles of exploration

• motivations of exploration

• accomplishments of exploration

• conflicts with American Indians

- poor maps and navigational tools

- disease and starvation

- fear of the unknown

- lack of adequate supplies

These are all WHAT?

• obstacles of exploration

• motivations of exploration

• accomplishments of exploration

• conflicts with American Indians

- exchanged goods and ideas

- improved navigational tools and ships

- claimed territories

These are all WHAT?

• obstacles of exploration

• motivations of exploration

• accomplishments of exploration

• examples of cooperation with American Indians

Francisco Coronado claimed what area of land for Spain?

• Northeastern Canada

• Quebec, Canada

• Southwest United States

• Mississippi River Valley

Which two explorers led expeditions for FRANCE?

• John Cabot

• Samuel de Champlain

• Francisco Coronado

• Robert LaSalle

Who established the French settlement of Quebec?

• Francisco Coronado

• Robert LaSalle

• John Cabot

• Samuel de Champlain

Who claimed the Mississippi River Valley for France?

• Samuel de Champlain

• Robert LaSalle

• John Cabot

• Francisco Coronado

Where did John Cabot explore?

• southwest United States

• Mississippi River Valley

• Quebec

• Eastern Canada