1. French and Dutch colonies
Social Studies
Early Colonization:
Lesson 5:
French and Dutch colonies
Materials needed:
Each student needs:
-social studies book
-French and Dutch anticipation guide
-French and Dutch sort cards
-blank Ticket out the Door or piece of paper

2. What caused other European countries to start colonies in North America?
Today, we have a new big question.
Would someone like to read it?
Let’s think about what we know so far.

3. Spanish Colonies
in 1600
What European country was the first to start colonies in the New World? * (Spain)
Why were the Spanish so interested in making colonies in America? (lots of gold)

4. English Colonies
Why did England also decide to set up colonies in North America? (hoping to find gold and other natural resources)
What was the first colony England attempted to found? (Roanoke)
Since Roanoke wasn’t successful, they started another colony. What was the name of that colony? (* Jamestown)

5. Netherlands
The
France
Today, we’ll find out why two other European countries started colonies in North America.
Any guesses?
The two countries are France * and Holland *, which is also called the Netherlands.

6. To find you what you already know, I have some statements for you and your partner to read.
You’ll need to decide if you think the statements are true or false.
You will write your answers in the * Before column.
(share answers when finished)
To find out if you are correct and to show what you learn today, here is what you are going to do…

7. Things to do: Read pages 164, 165, and 167 with your partner.
Fill in the correct answers in the After
column. Change any false statements to
make them true.
Can someone read number 1? *
Notice that you will not read page 166.
Can someone read number 2? *
Can someone read number 3? *
We will glue down our cards after we check our answers.
Can someone read number 4? *
Cut apart your cards. Lay them in the
correct column on the back of your
sheet. Do NOT glue!
4. Quiz each other on flash cards.

8. French Dutch Let’s check the answers to your sort first.
We’ll start on the French side.
What explorer did you put here? *
What important river did he explore? *
What colony did he found? *
What town did the French start? *
What were the French colonies named? *
What Native American group did the French trade with? *
What helped the French colonies grow? *
Now let’s go to the Dutch side.
What country are you from if you are Dutch? *
What was the Dutch colony named? *
What town did the Dutch build? *
Go ahead and glue down your cards.
Samuel de Champlain
Henry
Hudson
St. Lawrence River
Hudson
River
Colony of
Quebec
Holland
Town of
Montreal
New
Netherland
New
France
Town of
New Amsterdam
Huron
Indians
Beaver Fur
Trade

9. True or False?
Many European countries hoped to find a Northwest Passage, which was a waterway connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
TRUE
Now let’s check the answers to your true/false statements on the other side of the sheet.
(call on a volunteer to read – use show of hands to give answer)
The correct answer is…*
* European explorers thought there was a way to sail through North America and on to Asia. Such a waterway would make it easier for trading ships to travel between Europe and Asia.

10. True or False?
A French explorer named Samuel de Champlain explored the St. Lawrence River while searching for a Northwest Passage.
TRUE
(call on a volunteer to read – use show of hands to give answer)
The correct answer is…*
Here is a portrait of Samuel de Champlain. *
Here you can see his route. *

11. The Northwest Passage does not exist!
True or False?
The French were the first people to find the Northwest Passage.
FALSE
The Northwest Passage does not exist!
(call on a volunteer to read – use show of hands to give answer)
The correct answer is…*
Why is this answer false? *

12. True or False?
Samuel de Champlain founded the French colony of Quebec along the St. Lawrence River.
TRUE
(call on a volunteer to read – use show of hands to give answer)
The correct answer is…*
Here you can see the location of the Quebec colony. *

13. True or False?
The spot Champlain chose for Quebec was a good location for a colony because millions of bears lived in the forests. Bear fur could be sold for large amounts of money in Europe.
FALSE
(call on a volunteer to read – use show of hands to give answer)
The correct answer is…*
What makes this answer false?
The forests of this region were filled with * beavers.
Beaver fur was used to make * hats back in Europe.

14. True or False?
The French started other colonies, including the town of Montreal. All of the French colonies were called New France.
TRUE
(call on a volunteer to read – use show of hands to give answer)
The correct answer is…*
This map * shows New France in the year 1645.

15. True or False?
The Dutch sent Henry Hudson to find a new water route to Asia.
TRUE
(call on a volunteer to read – use show of hands to give answer)
The correct answer is…*
Here is a portrait of Henry Hudson. *

16. The river was later named the Hudson River.
True or False?
Henry Hudson explored a wide river which was later named the Delaware River.
FALSE
The river was later named the Hudson River.
(call on a volunteer to read – use show of hands to give answer)
The correct answer is…*
Why is this answer false? *

17. The Dutch colonies were called New Netherland.
True or False?
The Dutch built colonies, including the town of New Amsterdam, on the land claimed by Henry Hudson. All of the Dutch colonies were called New Dutchland.
FALSE
(call on a volunteer to read – use show of hands to give answer)
The correct answer is…*
Why is this answer false? *
The Dutch colonies were called New Netherland.

18. True or False?
Settlers from many different countries, including Belgium, Germany, Finland, Norway, and France, came to live in New Netherland.
TRUE
(call on a volunteer to read – use show of hands to give answer)
The correct answer is…*
People from all parts of Europe came to New Netherland.

19. New Amsterdam was given the name New York City by the English.
True or False?
The Dutch town of New Amsterdam was later taken over by the English and was named Philadelphia. Today it is the largest city in the United States.
FALSE
New Amsterdam was given the name New York City by the English.
(call on a volunteer to read – use show of hands to give answer)
The correct answer is…*
Why is it false? *

20. Ticket Out the Door
What caused other European countries to start colonies in North America?
Here is your ticket out the door for today.
Work with your partner to come up with an answer to today’s big question.