This explorer sailed for Spain and explored South America and the southeastern region of North America. He was a brutal conqueror who enslaved and killed many native Indians. He died near the Mississippi River never having found any gold.

This explorer sailed for France hoping to discover a northwest passage to Asia. He did not find gold or discover a northwest passage to Asia. Due to his lack of success, France took the longest to establish colonies in the Americas.

This explorer sailed for England and was also looking for a northwest passage from Europe to China. He has several rivers named after him. During his last voyage his crew mutinied and he was never seen again.

This explorer sailed for Spain. His travels led to the discovery of the Pacific Ocean.

This explorer was Italian but he sailed for England. He was the first European explorer to reach North America sailing along the east coast.

What were MOST the explorers hoping to find in the New World?

What were the goals of European settlers? (Select ALL that apply)

A _______ is an area ruled by another country and not by its own people.

Which description BEST describes the impact of European explorers on the Native Indians in the New World?

Native Indians began to fight to keep their land.

Native Indians helped the Europeans learn to grow crops.

Europeans traded with the Native Indians.

The Native Indians learned to use the weapons and tools the settlers brought with them.

Many Native Indians died from diseases brought by the Europeans.

The Native Indians helped Europeans survive the harsh winter months by give them food.

Settling in a new land.

Being forced to sign a treaty which took away your land.

Learning how to grow crops in the New World.

Fighting the strange new people on your land.