European Explorers

I explored Central America and the southeastern United States. I conquered any American Indians I encountered.

• Hernando de Soto

• Henry Hudson

• John Cabot

• Christopher Columbus

I am often credited with discovering America but there were people already there. I took four trips that led to permanent European interest in the area.

• John Cabot

• Christopher Columbus

• Jacques Cartier

• Henry Hudson

My name is John Cabot. Tell me what I did.

• I went on 4 trips.

• I explored India.

• I claimed the eastern shores of Canada for England.

• I sailed for Spain.

My name is Henry Hudson. Tell me what I did.

• I found the St. Lawerence River.

• I found the Pacific Ocean.

• I didn't find anything.

• I explored a river that was later named after me.

I discovered the St. Lawrence River and explored Canada.

• John Cabot

• Jacques Cartier

• Henry Hudson

• Vasco Nunez de Balboa

My name is Vasco Nunez de Balboa. Tell me what I did.

• I am credited with finding the Pacific Ocean.

• I found America.

• I found all the gold in the world.

• I found the Hudson River.

What was the primary reason Europeans began to explore North America?

• the search for wealth and fame

• the search for a shorter route to Asia

• the spread of Christianity (God)

• all of the answers

Which of the following was NOT a major obstacle for the explorers?

• exploring unknown lands

• building shelters

• traveling long distances

• lack of funding

The Europeans who explored North and South America met American Indians. Which BEST explains what happened as a result?

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• Many American Indians died due to war and disease.

• Europeans welcomed the American Indians as equal trading partners.

• Some American Indians were initially helpful, but due to differing ideas about land the property ownership the relationship often became strained.

• The Europeans and American Indians always got along great.

What were the 3 "G's" of European exploration in North America?

• Guts, Good Homes, Glory

• Gold, Glory, Goldfish

• God, Gold, Glory

• God, Guys, Girls