European Explorers You will learn about explorers from Spain, France, and England. Record your answers on the page provided after visiting each website.
Vocabulary Study the terms and definitions on the quizlet link. Across the top are different ways to practice your vocabulary terms. Try scatter, test, and gravity after you have studied them. 3-european-exploration-flash-cards/ 3-european-exploration-flash-cards/
Christopher Columbus ristopher-columbus ristopher-columbus Write something new you learned by watching this video clip.
Amerigo Vespucci ct/amerigo-vespucci/ ct/amerigo-vespucci/ Click on the section called Legacy. What did Vespucci calculate to within 80 km of its true size? __________________________________
Jacques Cartier (France) On your answer sheet answer these two questions using the link below. er/ er/ 1. Which river is Cartier known for exploring? 2. Cartier planted a cross with these words on it to claim the land for France. Now watch the video clip at the bottom of the page.
Samuel de Champlain (France) Champlain claimed land in Canada for France and called the village Quebec City. Read the biography and answer the following questions in your foldable. 1.Which Indian tribe did Champlain support? 2.The settlement was established to trade this. The French culture is strong in Quebec today.
Robert de La Salle (France) Robert De La Salle explored the Great Lakes but is most known for claiming the Mississippi River Basin for France. He named the area Louisiana. A9-robert-cavelier-sieur-de-la-salle A9-robert-cavelier-sieur-de-la-salle He named Louisiana after which king? _______________________________.
Henry Hudson (England) Click the link above and watch the video clip about Hudson. Hudson’s crew was upset with him probably because they realized that the expedition wasn’t going to find the passage to Asia that they were looking for. 1. What does his crew do to him?
John Cabot (England) John Cabot was born in Italy. He moved to England and convinced King Henry VII. View the video on the site below. t/ t/ 1. How were the Inuit people changed after they were kidnapped and taken back to England?
Sir Francis Drake (England) While Drake is a hero in England, he robbed and attacked Spanish ships. He sailed around the world called circumnavigation. Read this website to locate the following information. /page/d/drake.shtml /page/d/drake.shtml When did the voyage take place?_____-_____ How long did this voyage take? ____________
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Jamestown Read the paragraph to learn about John Rolfe and his contributions to the colony. 1. What crop was grown successfully? 2. Who did John Rolfe marry?