European Exploration of North America

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Which statement BEST describes the reasons the Europeans began to explore North America?

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Europeans began to explore North America for what became known as the 'Three G’s: God, Gold, and Glory.'

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What problems did explorers face when exploring North America?

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Explorers of America got lost at sea and caught diseases.

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How did obstacles impact the goals of European exploration of North America?

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European explorers wanted to spread their religion, but many of them died during the long, dangerous journey to the new world.

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Which of the following correctly describes an explorer?

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John Cabot explored to search for a Northwest Passage across North America to Asia.

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Reason for Jacques Cartier’s inability to reach the Pacific Ocean?

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He was in the St. Lawrence River.

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How were the accomplishments of Christopher Columbus and Hernando de Soto similar?

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Both explorers completed successful journeys to the 'New World' for Spain.

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Examples of conflicts between American Indians and European explorers?

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control and competition of land

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Example of cooperation between American Indians and European explorers.

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American Indians taught European explorers to use canoes.

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What MOST LIKELY occurred when American Indians and European explorers met?

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The two groups were nervous to meet and sometimes shared new ideas, germs, and diseases.

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What environmental issue did Henry Hudson fail to adapt to during his expedition to find the Northwest Passage?

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There were not enough warm coats and blankets for the extreme cold conditions of the expedition and many sailors died as a result.