Social Studies- Ch 2- Explorers

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What are the 3 main reasons explorers explored, choose one explorer, explain his explorations and his reasons for exploring.

Explain the Columbian Exchange, provide at least 2 examples of the positive and negative effects it had on the natives.

Which explorer explored the Hudson River while looking for the Northwest Passage?

• Cabot
• Cook
• Hudson
• Drake

Which explorer was the first European to set forth in North America since the Vikings?

• Cabot
• Cook
• Hudson
• Drake

This French explorer mapped the Atlantic coast and the Great Lakes

• Cartier
• Verazzano
• Champlain
• La Salle

This French explorer claimed Mississippi River and its tributaries for France, he named Louisiana for King Louis XIV?

• Cartier
• Verazzano
• Champlain
• La Salle

What is one thing that the Spanish brought to the Americas that changed how Native American groups lived?

• corn
• potatoes
• horses
• peaches

Why was Europe looking for a water route to Asia and why did they not want to use the Silk Road? (Check all that apply)

• They wanted to swim to Asia to get their spices.
• Silk Road was dangerous and long.
• Asia decided to only sell to ships.
• The goods from Asia would be less expensive.
• They wanted to get spices and other goods from Asia more quickly.