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Ponce de Leon Country
Spain
Fransisco Pizarro country
Spain
Jaques Cartier country
France
Father Marquette and Louis Joliet country
French
Robert Cavalier de la Salle country
France
Samuel Champlain Country
France
Henry Hudson country
England
John Cabot country
England
Sir Francis Drake Country
England
Peter Stuyvesant country
Dutch
Ponce de Leon
Looked for Fountain of Youth and Florida
fransisco pizzaro
Conquered the Incas (columbia)
Robert Cavalier de la Salle
claimed the entire Mississippi Valley for France and named it Louisiana. Salied to the Gult of Mexico
Samuel Champlain
established the French settlement of Quebec
Henry Hudson
explored for the Dutch. He claimed the Hudson River around present day New York and called it New Netherland. He also had the Hudson Bay named for him
John Cabot
Italian explorer who claimed Newfoundland for England while looking for Northwest Passage
Sir Francis Drake
the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada
Peter Stuyvesant
The governor of the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam, hated by the colonists. They surrendered the colony to the English on Sept. 8, 1664. Peg leg Pete
Exploration
to travel for the purpose of discovery
How did the first people come to America?
Corssing the Bering Strait
Nomadic
wandering from place to place for food
Astrolabe
instrument used to determine latitude by measuring the position of the stars. helped explorers use. Maps more effectivly. And easier.
Caravel
A small, highly maneuverable three-masted ship used by the Portuguese and Spanish in the exploration of the Atlantic.
Why did Europeans want to explore?
Gold, Glory, God. Also the. Rennesiance
Who did Christopher Columbus encounter on his exploration
The People. And. The. Guanahani
How many trips did Christopher Columbus take
4
Who paid for Christopher Columbus' explorations
Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain
Where did Christopher Columbus land and what did he call the new land
He landed in the Caribbean and he called the land San Salvador
What was Spain looking for?
gold
What was France looking for?
Northwest Passage
What was England looking for?
Knowledge
What were The Netherlands looking for?
Land
What part of the americas did Spain discover
Alabama, arizona, carolinas, colorado, florida, georgia, Mississppi, new mexico, california
What parts of the americas did France explore
Hudson Bay in the north to the mouth of the Mississippi in the south, and from Acadia in the east to the foothills of the Rockies in the west.
What parts of the americas did England explore
North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
What parts of the americas did the Netherlands explore
New York, the Carribbean
Spains first settlement
St. Augustine, florida
Netherlands first settlement
New amster damn, fort orange
Native tribe for Spain
Violent relationship. Conquered incas
Natives relationship with France
Huron - buisness and fur trade
Natives relationship with England
Based on trade.
Natives relationship with Netherlands
Peacful
France's first settlement
Quebec
Englands first settlement
Jamestown, Virginia
Coumbian Exchange
The transatlantic trade of crops, technology, and culture between the Americas and Europe, Africa, and Asia that began in 1492 with Columbus's first voyage to the Americas
Two items brought from the Americas (New World) during the Columbian Exchange were
Two significant items brought from the Americas during the Columbian Exchange were:
Maize (corn): Maize was a staple crop in the Americas and had a profound impact on global agriculture and food production.
Potatoes - helped agriculture
2 items from the old world (Europe) brought in the columbian exchange
Sugar
Tabacco
2 items brought from europe during the columbian exchange
sugar
tabacco - first drug. started addiction. Slavery came from it because it was in such high demand
tabacco
cash crop. Started slavery because africans were beign sent over to farm it. High demand.
How was the Columbian Exchange beneficial for the world
The Columbian Exchange had several benefits for the world:
Goods: It introduced new crops to Europe and brought European crops to the Americas.
Economic Growth: Valuable resources from the Americas contributed to the economic growth of European nations.
Cultural Exchange: It promoted cultural diversity and innovation through the exchange of ideas, knowledge, and technology.
Population Growth: New food crops and livestock increased agricultural productivity, leading to population growth.
Medical Advancements: The exchange of medicinal plants and knowledge advanced medicine and healthcare.
Overall, the Columbian Exchange connected continents and fostered global interdependence.
Who did not benefit from the Columbian Exchange and why?
The indigenous peoples of the Americas did not benefit from the Columbian Exchange. They suffered from diseases brought by Europeans, loss of land and resources, and forced labor.
Also Africans were forced to do unpaid labor for the farming of tabacco
conquistador definition
A conquistador refers to a Spanish conqueror or explorer who played a significant role in the colonization and conquest of the Americas during the 15th and 16th centuries. They were primarily motivated by the desire for wealth, power, and spreading Christianity.
northwest passage definition
The Northwest Passage refers to a sea route through the Arctic Ocean, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. An allwater route. Also not real.
why was the northwest passage considered valuable
The Northwest Passage was considered valuable because it offered a shorter route for trade between Europe and Asia. It was believed that finding this passage would significantly reduce travel time and costs, as well as provide access to valuable resources and new trading opportunities. However, it was later discovered that the passage was not commercially viable due to its challenging conditions and ice cover.
How did new amsterdam become new york
New Amsterdam became New York in 1664 when the English took over. They renamed it in honor of the Duke of York, who later became King James II of England, due to conflicts between the Dutch and English colonial powers.
Who was Cortez
Cortez refers to Hernán Cortés, a Spanish conquistador who led the expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire in the early 16th century.
Where did Hernan cortez travel to
Hernan Cortez traveled to Mexico
what weakend the aztecs before they were conquered
The Aztecs were weakened by several factors before they were conquered. These include:
The arrival of Spanish conquistadors led by Hernán Cortés, who brought advanced weaponry and diseases that devastated the Aztec population.
Internal conflicts and rivalries among different city-states within the Aztec Empire.
The belief among some indigenous groups that the Spanish were gods or allies, leading to alliances against the Aztecs.
The disruption of the Aztec economy and trade networks due to the Spanish presence.
The psychological impact of the Spanish conquest, including the capture and execution of their emperor, Montezuma II.
How did peter Minute keep peace with the local American Indians in the purchase of Manhatten (consider the purchase)
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Relationship between American Indians and French and Dutch
the most peaceful of the four
WHo paid for Jamestown
the virginia Company
Significance of Pocahontas, Sir Walter Raleigh, John Smith, John Rolfe
Pocahontas brought peace between the Natives and the settlers when they got married.
Sir Walter Raleigh had the capital of Louisisana named after him.
John Smith
What is a coureurs de bois?
translates to wood runner or fur trader
Dutch East India Company- who were they?
How did the defeat of the Spanish Armada have an effect on English exploration?
Why did the settlers choose the location for Jamestown?
Why did Jamestown, like Roanoke, fail in the beginning?
The settlers were unacustomed to working. THey didnt plan for harsh winters. Spent too much time searching for gold.
Disease from the infected river, hunger from not planting crops, attacks by local Native Americans
How did the marriage of Pocahontas and Rolfe bring peace to Jamestown?
Their marriage showed that a Native could be tamed and civilized. It made peace between the English and Natives.
What was the cash crop that Rolfe brought?
Tabacco
Why did slavery start in Jamestown? (hint: think about the cash crop and why American Indians as a labor force stopped)
When did France explore
before the Spainards
Who led a group of Dutch settlers to the mouth of the Hudson River?
The horrible effect Europeans had on Native Americans was
Which country's explorers established trading posts to trade fur?
The Renaissance led to the Age of Exploration because
Which explorer conquered the Mayan and Incan empires?
Which trading post along the Hudson River was the most important?
The purpose of Columbus's voyage was to
How did the French treat the Native Americans?
For which country did Francisco Coronado explore?
What Spanish conquistador conquered the Aztecs?
How did the arrival of Europeans effect the Native Americans?
Which explorer wrote books and stories about his adventures and the riches of Asia?
In what year did Christopher Columbus sail to the Americas?
Who are the "Big Three" European nations colonizing the Americas?
What was the name of the settlement established by Peter Minuit?
What was the main economic activity in New Netherland?
What motivated the European Explorers to explore the Americas?
Which American Indian group did the Dutch make friends with?
What country did Cartier find and claim for the French?
Which company privately funded New Netherland?
What was the name of the Aztec capital city?
For which country did Samuel de Champlain explore?
What did De La Sou call the land he found
Louisiana
what word means to overthrow a leader
mutiny
Father Marquet and Louis Joliet travelled along which river
Mississippi
cartier explored along what river
st.lawrance
how many years did it take for John White to return
3
What animal did French kill for fur
beaver
Columbus’s boats
Nina, pinta, santa maria
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