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North American Exploration
SOL Standard USI.4a-b
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Throughout the Age of Exploration, Europeans set out to explore the world in search of new routes and access to resources.
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In 1492, Christopher Columbus’s voyage and discovery of the “New World” encouraged explorers to travel WEST. European explorers used the Atlantic Ocean as a highway for exploration to North America.
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Which areas of North America did European countries explore?
John Cabot 1497 England John Cabot explored EASTERN CANADA for England. Cabot’s expeditions proved the existence of a shorter route across the northern Atlantic Ocean, which would promote the establishment of British colonies in North America.
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Which areas of North America did European countries explore?
Samuel De Champlain France Samuel de Champlain mapped the GREAT LAKES established the French settlement of QUEBEC. Quebec became the hub for French fur trading. The following summer, Champlain fought a major battle against the Iroquois, cementing a hostile relationship that would last for more than a century.
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The Spanish and French used the GULF OF MEXICO to explore the interior of North America.
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Which areas of North America did European countries explore?
Francisco Coronado Spain Robert La Salle France Francisco Coronado sent expeditions as far as the Colorado River. He claimed SOUTHWEST of present-day United States for Spain. Robert La Salle claimed the MISSISSIPPI RIVER and its tributaries, including the Ohio river and parts of the Missouri river, for France.
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Which areas of North America did European countries explore?
Francisco Coronado Spain Robert La Salle France John Cabot 1497 England Samuel De Champlain STOP AND CHECK: Did you label your map?
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INTERACTIONS between Europeans and Native Americans varied from place to place, sometimes leading to COOPERATION and other times resulting in CONFLICT. Although few Europeans considered Native Americans to be their equals, Europeans sought profit through the trade of resources, and they knew that the native people would be important to their success.
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Ways Europeans and American Indians worked together.
Areas of COOPERATION Ways Europeans and American Indians worked together. Economic Interaction through TRADE Europeans brought new technologies like WEAPONS and METAL FARM TOOLS Native Americans exchanged CROPS
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Ways Europeans and American Indians did not get along.
Areas of CONFLICT Ways Europeans and American Indians did not get along. Differences in CULTURE LANGUAGE differences DISEASE LAND: Native Americans believed that land was to be used and shared but not OWNED while Europeans claimed ownership of land and resources COMPETITION for trade
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How did Europeans and Native Americans effect or influence one another?
The Spanish… CONQUERED and ENSLAVED American Indians Brought CHRISTIANITY to the “New World” Brought European DISEASES to American Indians
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How did Europeans and Native Americans effect or influence one another?
The French… Established TRADING POSTS Contributed to spread of Christianity
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How did Europeans and Native Americans effect or influence one another?
The English… Established SETTLEMENTS and claimed ownership of land Learned FARMING TECHNIQUES from American Indians TRADED with American Indians
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How did Europeans and Native Americans effect or influence one another?
The Native Americans… Taught FARMING techniques to European settlers
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