North American Exploration SOL Standard USI 4 ab

North American Exploration SOL Standard USI. 4 a-b

Throughout the Age of Exploration, Europeans set out to explore the world in search of new routes and access to resources.

In 1492, Christopher Columbus’s voyage and discovery of the “New World” encouraged explorers to travel WEST. European explorers used the Atlantic Ocean as a highway for exploration to North America.

Which areas of North America did European countries explore? • John Cabot explored EASTERN CANADA for England. ns io it d e p x e ’s t o Cab f o e c n e t is x e proved the s s o r c a e t u o r r a shorte ntic la t A n r e h t r o n the ld u o w h ic h w , n Ocea promote the ish it r B f o t n e m h s establi th colonies in Nor John Cabot 1497 England

Which areas of North America did European countries explore? • Samuel de Champlain mapped the GREAT LAKES established the French settlement. Quofe QUEBEC. bec b ecam for Fr e the ench hub fur tra follow ding. i The ng su Cham m mer, plain fough battle t a ma again ceme st the Iroq jor nting uois, relatio a hostil nship e that w for mo ould re Samuel De Champlain 1603 -1609 France

The Spanish and French used the GULF OF MEXICO to explore the interior of North America.

Which areas of North America did European countries explore? • Francisco Coronado sent expeditions as far as the Colorado River. He claimed SOUTHWEST of present-day United States for Spain. • Robert La Salle claimed the MISSISSIPPI RIVER and its tributaries, including the Ohio river and parts of the Missouri river, for France. Francisco Coronado 1540 -1542 Robert La Spain Salle 1679 -1682 France

Which areas of North America did European countries explore? D N A P O T S : K C E H C u o y Did r u o y l e b la ? p a m John Cabot 1497 England Francisco Coronado 1540 -1542 Robert La Spain Salle 1679 -1682 France Samuel De Champlain 1603 -1609 France

INTERACTIONS between Europeans and Native Americans varied from place to place, sometimes leading to COOPERATION and other times resulting in CONFLICT. Although few Europeans considered Native Americans to be their equals, Europeans sought profit through the trade of resources, and they knew that the native people would be important to their success.

Areas of COOPERATION opeans and American Indians worked Economic Interaction through TRADE • Europeans brought new technologies like WEAPONS and METAL FARM TOOLS • Native Americans exchanged CROPS

Areas of CONFLICT opeans and American Indians did not • Differences in CULTURE • LANGUAGE differences • DISEASE • LAND: Native Americans believed that land was to be used and shared but not OWNED while Europeans claimed ownership of land resources • COMPETITION for trade

How did Europeans and Native Americans effect or influence one another? The Spanish… • CONQUERED and ENSLAVED American Indians • Brought CHRISTIANITY to the “New World” • Brought European DISEASES to American Indians

How did Europeans and Native Americans effect or influence one another? The French… • Established TRADING POSTS • Contributed to spread of Christianity

How did Europeans and Native Americans effect or influence one another? The English… • Established SETTLEMENTS and claimed ownership of land • Learned FARMING TECHNIQUES from American Indians • TRADED with American Indians

How did Europeans and Native Americans effect or influence one another? The Native Americans… • Taught FARMING techniques to European settlers