European Explorers

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Who sailed for King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella and landed in the Bahamas?

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Christopher Columbus

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Which explorer explored the St. Lawrence River?

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Jacques Cartier

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Who was the first explorer to see the Pacific Ocean?

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Vasco Núñez de Balboa

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What was a reason for European explorations?

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Seeking riches, such as gold and silver.

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Which explorer sailed up what is now the Hudson River?

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Henry Hudson

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What is an explorer?

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A person who travels to new places to learn about them.

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What did Columbus hope to find on his voyages?

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A new route to Asia and riches.

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What was the main goal of European explorers in the 15th and 16th centuries?

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To find new trade routes and acquire wealth.

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Name one impact of European exploration on the Americas.

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The introduction of new animals and plants.

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What did Jacques Cartier claim for France?

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Parts of Canada.

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