European Explorers SOL USI.4a, USI.4c

It was a Competition! Who could find the most Gold, natural resources and increase trade? Which religion would be successful in spreading the entire world? Which country could increase their land ownership and empire the most?

An Explorer’s Life is NOT for me! There were many challenges (obstacles) that had to be overcome Maps were poor, and navigation resources were very limited Disease was common and starvation could happen easily if explorers got lost at sea. Explorers were agreeing to go somewhere that No One else had ever gone. Explorers were given only the minimal supplies needed.

Results of Exploration Exchanged Goods and ideas (Established Trade!!!!!!) Improved Navigational tools Improved Maps Improved Ships Claimed territories and land for European countries

Spanish Explorers - Coronado Claimed Southwest United States for Spain Francisco Coronado A Spanish Explorer

French Explorers – de Champlain Samuel de Champlain Established French Settlement of Quebec A French Explorer

French Explorers – Robert LaSalle Explored and Claimed the Mississipi River valley for France Robert La Salle A French Explorer

English Explorers – Cabot John Cabot John Cabot An English Explorer Explored eastern Canada

Portuguese Exploration Portuguese Exloprers Identity Unknown Explored Western Africa and established trade between Africa and Europe

Discussion Questions Discussion Questions: Why did European countries compete for power in North America? What were the obstacles faced by the explorers? What were the accomplishments of the explorations? What regions of North America were explored and settled by France, England and Spain? What regions were explored by Portugal? What was the importance of Ghana, Mali and Songhai? How did West African empires impact European trade?