Exploration of the New World

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Reasons why European countries began sending explorers to the new world.

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To find new trade routes

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Obstacles explorers faced when traveling to and exploring the new world?

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Harsh weather conditions

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European power known for establishing fur trade posts throughout their territories.

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France

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The French were known for trading gold throughout parts of present-day Canada and the United States.

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False

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Did Francisco Coronado fund his own exhibition in search of the fountain of Youth?

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False

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John Cabot was an Italian explorer who sailed on behalf of Great Britain.

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True

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Christopher Columbus was searching for gold and spices when he sailed to the Americas.

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False

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Did the French frequently fight with the Powhatan Native Americans?

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False

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Did Robert La Salle establish the city of Quebec for France?

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False

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Did Christopher Columbus and John Cabot believe they had arrived in Asia when they arrived in the Americas?

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True