(People) Chapter 3: Settling the Colonies in North America

Pedro Menendez de Aviles

Sent by Spain to make the French leave Florida and establish the Spanish settlement of St. Augustine for protecting Spanish ships.

John White

In charge of the Roanoke colony, made two failed attempts at settlement.

John Smith

Leader of Jamestown colony, improved relations with Powhatan Indians and enforced the principle 'If you don't work, then you don't eat!'

Jacques Cartier

Explored for the French king in search of gold, spices, and a Northwest Passage. Attempted to start a settlement in New France, but failed.

Samuel de Champlain

Worked for French fur trading companies, established a successful trading post called Quebec in New France.

Henry Hudson

English explorer who claimed the river and valley named after him for the Dutch, where they started a successful fur trading company.