Welsh Indians - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video explores various historical claims of discovering America, focusing on the Welsh theory involving Madoc. It discusses how this myth could have altered the political landscape by giving the English a claim to the Americas. The narrative includes efforts to find Welsh Indians, with various explorers and figures like William Newport and John Evans contributing to the search. The video concludes by questioning the validity of these claims.

Which of the following groups is NOT mentioned as having claimed to discover America before Columbus?

• The Vikings

• The Arabs

• The Chinese

• The Zeno brothers from Venice

What was the potential impact of the Welsh story on the political landscape of the New World?

• It would have led to a war between Spain and Portugal.

• It would have nullified Portugal's claims in Africa.

• It would have strengthened Spain's claim to the New World.

• It could have given the English a claim to the Americas.

Who was the first to claim that the Monacan Indians were the Welsh Indians?

• William Penn's deputy

• William Newport

• John Evans

• George Catlin

Which explorer helped map out the Missouri River in search of the Welsh Indians?

• William Newport

• William Penn's deputy

• John Evans

• George Catlin

Which American President is mentioned in connection with the Welsh Indians?

• James Madison

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington