Age of Contact Day 6 Assignment

What future fort is shown in this image?

Describe the building in the settlement.

Why was the settlement built?

Do you think this design was effective? Why or why not?

Determine which description BEST explains the reason each European country settled in North America.

• Spain

• To obtain riches by acquiring land in both North and South America

• France

• To expand its empire by establishing colonies along the Atlantic Ocean

• England

• To generate wealth by creating a profitable fur trade

- Think about the question carefully. Then enter your answer to BOTH parts of the question.

Why was La Salle’s expedition considered a failure AND what happened as a result of his expedition?

France claimed a large section of North America and set up a colony at the mouth of the __________________.

• Mississippi River
• Coronado
• Primary source
• Migration
• La Salle

__________________ shipwrecked in Texas at Matagorda Bay.

• La Salle
• Coronado
• Primary source
• Migration
• Mississippi River

_____________________ searched for gold through most of the southwestern United States.

• Coronado
• Primary source
• Migration
• La Salle
• Mississippi River

_______________ left Texas mostly undeveloped after failing to locate any gold or silver.

• Spain
• Coronado
• Primary source
• Migration
• La Salle