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

2. 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?

3. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. 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?