1. European
Explorers
Review Guide !
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2. Learning Targets
I know the names of the six European explorers learned in 4th grade Social Studies.
I know which European country sent each explorer (France, Spain or England).
I can describe the reasons for exploration for each of the six explorers.
I can describe the obstacles each explorer faced.
I can explain examples of ways explorers adapted or failed to adapt to their environments.
I can describe the accomplishments of each explorer including where they explored.
I can explain examples of conflict and cooperation between Native Americans and European explorers.

3. Christopher Columbus Sailed for: Spain Year(s) of Exploration:
Obstacles:
Death
No maps
Uncharted waters
Frightened crew
Accomplishments:
Discovered the “New World” and what became Cuba
Sailed for Queen Isabella and King Ferninand
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4. Christopher Columbus' Journey
Europe
Spain
North America
San Salvador

5. Juan Ponce de Leon Sailed for: Spain Year(s) of Exploration: 1493-1521
Obstacles:
Fought with Native Americans
Accomplishments:
Claimed what became Florida
Tried to look for the “Fountain of Youth” and gold
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6. Ponce de Leon’s Journey
Europe
North America
Spain
Florida

7. Vasco Nunez de Balboa Sailed for: Spain Year(s) of Exploration:
Obstacles:
Fought with Native Americans
Uncharted waters
Accomplishments:
First to see the Pacific Ocean from Panama
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8. Balboa's Voyage Spain South America Europe North America
Isthmus of Panama
South America
Pacific Ocean

9. Jacques Cartier Sailed for: France Year(s) of Exploration: 1534-1541
Obstacles:
Sailors caught diseases
Uncharted waters
Accomplishments:
Explored what became the St. Lawrence River in Canada
Helped France get rich with the fur trade
Discovered Newfoundland
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10. Jacques Cartier’s Voyage
St. Lawrence River
Europe
France
North America

11. John Cabot Sailed for: England Year(s) of Exploration: 1496-1498
Obstacles:
No maps
Looked for Northwest Passage, but couldn’t find it
Accomplishments:
Sailed to what became Canada and found rich fishing area
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12. John Cabot's voyage
England
Canada

13. Henry Hudson Sailed for: England Year(s) of Exploration: 1607-1611
Obstacles:
Crew rebelled (mutinied) in the cold climate
Accomplishments:
Sailed up what is now the Hudson River in New York
Claimed what is now Hudson Bay in Canada
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14. Henry Hudson' Voyage
England
Canada
North America

15. Internet Activity
Go to this website to complete a European Exploration Webquest:
explorers/Home.html

16. Review QUIZ
Please study. A review quiz will be given on this coming Tuesday (Feb. 2). A review test will be given on this coming Friday (Feb. 5)