European Exploration

Why were European countries jealous of Spain in the 1500’s?

• Spain had a strong military presence in Europe

• Spain had a large population compared to other European countries

• Spain brought back riches and wealth from America

• Spain had advanced technology and weapons

What was Jacques Cartier's goal when he explored the New World?

• To find gold and precious jewels

• To establish trade routes with Asia

• To find the Northwest Passage

• To conquer Native American tribes

What did Cartier discover when he explored Canada?

• A valuable resource of beaver fur

• A new species of plants

• A hidden treasure chest

• A shortcut to Asia

Why was settling New France so difficult?

• The climate was tough and very few crops grew

• There were constant attacks from Native American tribes

• The French nobles gave free land to the middle class

• There weather was hot/humid

What did European explorers do instead of fighting with Native Americans?

• They formed business partnerships

• They enslaved the Native Americans

• They converted them to Christianity

• They forced them to leave their lands

What did European explorers bring to the Native Americans?

• Diseases and illnesses

• Advanced technology

• Education and knowledge

• Food and supplies

What did European explorers discover when claiming Louisiana?

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Mississippi River

• A hidden treasure

• A new Native American tribe

What were English explorers in search of when they founded Jamestown?

• Gold, wealth, land

• A new home for Spanish settlers

• disease and war

• starving time

What happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke?

• They started a successful colony

• No one really knows

• They became wealthy

• They started a trading post

Why was settling Jamestown difficult?

• The climate was hot/marshy and there were diseases

• There had too many people

• The land was full of mountains

• The English settlers all were very hard workers