Aim: How did geography impact the settlement of the New World? Do Now: Answer the following question: How does where you live impact how you live? Homework: Have course contract signed by tomorrow Have course materials by tomorrow

How does where you live impact how you live?

Challenging Geography: Explorers Discover America Describe each of the following terms or locations according to the film: •Appalachian Mountains – a mountain range in the eastern United States extending from Quebec to the Gulf of Mexico; a historic barrier to early westward expansion of the United States •Rocky Mountains – the chief mountain range of western North America; extends from British Columbia to northern New Mexico; forms the continental divide

Challenging Geography: Explorers Discover America •Great Lakes – a group of five large, interconnected lakes in central North America. •Temperate Climate – has mild to warm summers and cool winters. •Forests – a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth. •Grasslands – a large open area of country covered with grass, especially one used for grazing. •Desert – surface of the globe where little rain falls and in which few plants or animals are able to exist.

Why did explorers come to the Americas? Challenging Geography: Explorers Discover America Why did explorers come to the Americas? The major European countries wanted a trade route to Asia, glory for their respective empires, and to convert the Native American populations there to Christianity. GOD, GOLD, AND GLORY

Who was Coronado and which areas of the United States did he map? Challenging Geography: Explorers Discover America Who was Coronado and which areas of the United States did he map? The Spanish explorer Coronado traveled to the Grand Canyon mapping much of the American southwest.

Which regions did Cartier explore? Which country did he serve? Challenging Geography: Explorers Discover America Which regions did Cartier explore? Which country did he serve? Jacques Cartier sailed for France and explored Canada, journeying up the St. Lawrence River.

The English sent John Cabot to explore which region of the Americas? Challenging Geography: Explorers Discover America The English sent John Cabot to explore which region of the Americas? John Cabot was an Italian sea captain sailing for England. He explored and claimed much of North America's Atlantic coast for England

Why was the Plymouth Colony established? Challenging Geography: Explorers Discover America Why was the Plymouth Colony established? In 1620 Pilgrims established the Plymouth Colony on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. They had come to escape religious persecution.

Where else did English Colonies form? Why? Challenging Geography: Explorers Discover America Where else did English Colonies form? Why? Spread throughout New England and eventually all along the eastern coast of the present day United States.

Who came to New York? How much was Manhattan purchased for? Challenging Geography: Explorers Discover America Who came to New York? How much was Manhattan purchased for? Dutch settlers came to New York, which was originally called New Amsterdam. Manhattan was purchased for approximately $24

What was George Washington’s role in the fight for independence? Challenging Geography: Explorers Discover America What was George Washington’s role in the fight for independence? Gen. George Washington of Virginia led the nation to independence.

After the Revolutionary War, where did many people decide to go? Challenging Geography: Explorers Discover America After the Revolutionary War, where did many people decide to go? With the end of the Revolutionary War a new burst of energy sent Americans moving westward.

How did geography impact the settlement of the New World? Closing Question: How did geography impact the settlement of the New World?