European Explorers

Where did Columbus intended to go when he sailed west from Spain in 1492?

The East Indies

The Columbian Exchange was...

The connection of goods and ideas between the Americas and Europe.

Who was Columbus's inspiration?

Marco Polo

Who payed for Columbus's expedition?

The king and queen of Spain, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella.

True or False: Columbus figured out that he didn't land in the East Indies, but in the New World.

False. Amerigo Vespucci found out.

What happened when John Cabot arrived at the eastern coast of Canada in 1497?

He claimed the land for England.

True or False: Cabot's real name is Giovanni Caboto.

True. His name was changed to John Cabot to make it sound more English.

Who was Cabot's sponsor?

England

How did Cabot die?

His death is actually unknown as people are still debating mystery to this day.

True or False: John Cabot was born in England.

False. Cabot was born in Gaeta, Italy.

What did Ponce De Leon find when looking for the Fountain of Youth?

Florida

True or False: De Leon explored Puerto Rico before Florida.

True. He explored Puerto Rico in 1506 and Florida in 1513.

Who did De Leon work for?

Spain

True or False: De Leon was only governor of Puerto Rico, but not Florida.

False. He was both governor for Puerto Rico and Florida.

How was De Leon killed?

In 1521, the Native Americans in Florida struck De Leon with a poison arrow. Wounded, he sailed to Cuba and died shortly.

Why did Montezuma II, the ruler of the Aztecs, welcome Hernan Cortes in 1519?

Montezuma thought that Cortes was a god that was expected to return.

How did the Spanish finally defeat the Aztecs and conquer them in 1521?

They surrounded the Aztec capitol for 3 months to cut off their supplies.

Who paid for Cortes's voyage?

Spain

Why did the Spanish retreat after Cortes left the Aztec capital for a bit?

While he was away, the Aztecs prepared for a fight. So when Cortes came back, they attacked so the Spanish fled.

True or False: As soon as Cortes arrived at the Aztec capital, he seized Montezuma II.

False. Cortes gave Montezuma gifts for many months to gain his trust but then to attack.

What was Jacques Carter looking for when he sailed the St. Lawrence River in 1534?

The Northwest Passage

True or False: Carter found the Norwest Passage.

False. He never did, but he did achieve many other things.

Who did Carter sail for?

France

True or False: Carter discovered and named the St. Lawrence River.

True. On his second expedition to Canada in 1535, Carter was the first European to explore the St Lawrence River.

True or False: Carter and his sailors gave up on their 3rd voyage to Canada.

True. Due to a harsh winter in 1541, Carter couldn't create a French empire in Northern America.

Why did Francisco Vasquez de Coronado come to the Americas?

To become famous and rich.

Why did the Spanish Priests believe that Coronado's expedition was a success?

The expedition gave them a chance to spread their religion (Which was Christianity) to the Native Americans.

What place was Coronado searching for in 1541 and why?

He was looking for the Seven Cities of Gold to get wealthy.

Why did a Native American say to Coronado that made him go to Kansas in 1541?

The Native American told him about a land filled with gold in what is now Kansas.

Where was Coronado born in?

In Salamanca, Spain.

What were England and Holland looking for when they hired Henry Hudson?

A northern sea route to Asia.

Why was Hudson trapped in Canada during 1510 to 1511?

During the winter, the Discovery (Hudson's ship) got stuck in the ice, so they had nowhere to go.

What did Hudson explore in the New World?

The Atlantic Coast

Why and how did Hudson disappear in 1511?

After the ice thawed out in the spring and the Discovery was ready to set sail, Hudson's crew set afloat him and 8 other people into a small boat. They were never seen again.

In Hudson's first expedition, he didn't find the Northwest Passage, but...

His voyage gave Holland a claim in North America.

Did Robert de La Salle explore the Mississippi River or the Missouri River?

La Salle explored the Mississippi River.

Why did Robert de La Salle want to explore the Mississippi River?

Because he wanted to establish a French empire of colonies, forts, and trading posts.

What part of the Americas did de La Salle claim for France?

The entire Mississippi Valley.

True or false: King Louis XIV of France, liked La Salle's idea and did funding for him.

False. King Louis did like the idea, but he wanted La Salle to pay the money instead.

How did Le Salle die in 1687?

Thinking that he was crazy, La Salle's own men killed him.

What is the Northwest Passage?

A sea route that connects the Atlantic and the Pacific ocean.