European Exploration of North America

Which European nation explored northern areas of North America, present day Canada and along the Mississippi River valley?

• France

• England

• Spain

• Portugal

How did the French differ from the Spanish in the Americas?

• They forced their culture and religion on the Native Americans

• They assimilated into the Native American culture

• They focused on gold and wealth

• They did not explore the Americas

When did English exploration of the Americas begin?

• 1497

• 1504

• 1608

• 1679

Which French explorer claimed northern North America for France and named the region New France?

• Rene-Robert Cavelier

• Samuel de Champlain

• Jacques Cartier

• Henry Hudson

Which Dutch explorer was seeking a northwest passage to Asia and claimed areas of Canada and New York?

• Jacques Cartier

• Samuel de Champlain

• Henry Hudson

• Rene-Robert Cavelier

Which English explorer explored parts of Newfoundland and did not start a colony?

• Henry Hudson

• Rene-Robert Cavelier

• John Cabot

• Jacques Cartier

Who was the first French explorer in North America?

• Christopher Columbus
• Henry Hudson
• Amerigo Vespucci
• Jacques Cartier

Who founded the city of present day Quebec?

• Christopher Columbus
• Jacques Cartier
• John Cabot
• Samuel de Champlain

What was the first colony claimed by the English called?

• Jamestown

• Roanoke

• Boston
• Plymouth

What resource did the French find that bought them wealth?

• Silk production
• Spice trading
• Gold mining
• Fur trading