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.

The explorer sponsored by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain.

What is the New World?

Which countries were in competition?

England, Spain, and France were known as the ______________.

Which economic motive for exploration means that explorers wanted to find riches such as furs, silk, and spices?

Which social motive for exploration means that explorers wanted spread their belief of Christianity with Natives.

John Cabot was sponsored by what country?

The first explorer to reach the "New World" at that time claimed lands for the King of Spain. He was ___________ .

What is an explorer?

What was Columbus looking for?

The Native Americans and European explorers respected and helped each other.

During the age of exploration, many sea captains were looking for a shorter route to the Far East (Asia)

What word means a person who travels looking for new lands and discoveries?