Who am I? Explorer style

In search of a Northwest passage to China, I sailed for both the Dutch and English and explored parts of Eastern Canada. Though I have a river, bay, and valley named after me, my crew rebelled against me and set me (and seven crew members) adrift in a small boat. Who am I?

Henry Hudson

Originally from Italy, my trip to the New World was sponsored by English merchants hoping to establish a new trade route with Asia. I ended up claiming parts of Eastern Canada for England. Who am I? Who am I?

Giovanni Caboto John Cabot

After exploring and conquering the island of Borinquen (later renamed Puerto Rico), I heard stories told of a mythical “fountain of youth”. While attempting to discover this fountain, I discovered what I thought to be a “flowery”-looking island, which I named Florida. Who am I?

Juan Pon Tiac de la Cadillac Juan Ponce de Leon

I led an expedition, funded by my wife, into North America, searching for gold. Though I returned to New Spain in disgrace, Spanish priests considered my expedition a success because I spread Christianity to many of the Native American tribes I encountered. Who am I?

Francisco de Coronado

In 1534, the king of France sent me to the New World in hopes of discovering the Northwest Passage. I sailed along the St. Lawrence river, in present-day Canada, and made France’s first big claim in the North America. Who am I?

Jacques Cartier

I sailed to Mexico in search of wealth and arrived at a time when the Aztecs were expecting one of their gods to return. Initially defeated by the Aztecs, I later returned and instituted a blockade around their capital city. I eventually defeated the Aztecs and claimed their land for Spain. Who am I?

Hernan Cortes

Born in 1451, I was inspired by the stories of Marco (Polo). Marco (Polo). I wanted to establish a western sea route to Asia, but ended up “discovering” some islands in the New World. Marco (Polo) I returned three more times and established a new trade route which is named after me. Who am I?

Marco Christopher

Christopher Columbus

A French explorer, I sailed down the Mississippi River, naming the region I had crossed after my king. I later returned to North America and founded a colony in present-day Texas. Who am I?

Mr. Barber’s Uncle Frank

Rene de la Salle

Where was the first permanent European settlement in United States located?

What is the common term given to a Spanish conqueror?

What was the major impact of the war Hernan Cortes waged with the Aztecs?

Many of the explorers we studied about set out looking for gold or personal wealth, yet few of them were able to achieve this goal. What could be considered the “real wealth” or success achieved by most of these explorers?

Why did the Spanish attack Fort Caroline? Put these explorers in order by WHEN they first came to the New World (earliest to latest): Columbus Hudson Cartier Cabot

Columbus Hudson Cartier Cabot

Put these explorers in order by WHERE they explored (starting from the south and going north): Columbus, de Leon, Cabot, de La Salle Columbus De Leon De la Salle Cabot

Cortes De la Salle De Leon De Coronado Columbus Hudson Cartier Cabot Trip Sponsors: King & Queen of Spain King of England Dutch (East Indies Co.) & English King of France Self-sponsored King of Spain & Governor