European Explorers part 2

Which of the following BEST explains the difference between why the Spanish explored the Americas and why the French explored them?

• The Spanish wanted to start colonies, while the French wanted warriors to join their army.

  
  

• The Spanish wanted to spread Christianity, while the French wanted to trade and make money.

  
  

• The Spanish wanted to trade with American Indians, while the French wanted to start colonies.

  
  

• The Spanish wanted to bring Natives back to Spain, while the French wanted to spread Christianity.

  
  
  

What did John Cabot accomplish?

• reaching North America

• getting rich through trade

• starting a successful colony

• finding large amounts of gold

Use the information to answer the question. 

"I respected him as a leader at first. The, we kept getting stuck in the ice, and he would not let us return home. So, we MUTINIED and kicked him off his own boat."

Which explorer is MOST LIKELY being described in the quote?

• Hernando de Soto

• Jacques Cartier

• John Cabot

• Henry Hudson

How did the fur trade with American Indians benefit the French?

• The French became better boat builders.

• The American Indians taught the French to make clothes.

• The American Indians captured furs for the French.

  
  

• The French learned to speak the language of American Indians. 

  
  

 Which of the following rivers did Jacques Cartier explore? 

• Ohio River

• Mississippi River

• Hudson River

• St. Lawrence River

What current country was claimed for England by Henry Hudson? 

• Mexico

• Canada

• Panama

• United States

How did John Cabot’s final voyage end?

• He remained in North America to start a colony.

  
  
  

• He and his crew vanished and were never found.

  
  

  
  
  

• He found the Northwest passage

• He was kicked off his boat when his crew mutinied.

  
  

  
  

Write one example of cooperation and one example of conflict between the French/English explorers and the Native Americans. Write in at least 2 complete sentences. 

Cabot sailed for England, but he was born in Italy in 1450.

• True

• False

Did Mr. Hudson crew want to continue their voyage?

• Yes

• No