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| Jacques Cartier | he discovered and explored the St. Lawrence River |
| Louis Joliet | This Canadian born explorer was a trapper and expert cartographer. He explored in order to see if the Mississippi River led to the Northwest Passage. He helped to create accurate maps of the Mississippi River region. |
| horses, cows, pigs, sheep and chickens | Five animals that Europeans brought to North American when they settled here |
| wheat, rice and barley | Three grains that Europeans brought to North America and introduced to the natives |
| Try to convert people to Christianity | What is the main goal of a missionary? |
| Cabeza de Vaca | spent 8 years trying to get to Mexico; He and his men were the first Europeans to see American buffalo |
| 1. To find a sea route to the the Indies in search of spices. 2. To get gold, silver and precious stones. 3. To expand their knowlegde of what lay beyond Europe and to expand their kingdoms to claim as much land as possible for their rulers. 3. To expand Christianity. 4. To get animals furs as another way to make money | The five reasons explorers explored are: |
| Beaver | This animal's fur was the most desired during the Age of Exploration because expensive felt hats could be made from the fur |
| Giovanni Verrazzano | This French explorer was also looking for a NW Passage. He explored present-day North Carolina's coast. He thought he was the Pacific Ocean, but it was really just the Pamilico Sound. He eventually sailed north and discovered New York Harbor. |
| Francisco Coronado | This Spanish explorer searched for the Seven Cities of Gold in the southwestern region of present-day United States. He did not find the Seven Cities of Gold, but he did come upon Native American tribes including the Zuni, Hopi and Pueblo. He was considered a failure by Spanish leaders because he did not find the Seven Cities of Gold |
| Jacque Marquette | he was a Jesuit priest who traveled with another explorer down the Mississippi River (though they did not make it the entire length of the river). He hoped to convert natives to Christianity |
| Hernando DeSoto | this Spanish explorer searched the southeastern region of present-day U.S. looking for gold and silver though they did not find any. He and his men were not kind to the natives living in this region. He claimed this region for Spain. |
| Rene Robert de Lasalle | this French explorer and his crew traveled the entire length of the Mississippi. He claimed a large area of land for France and and named it Louisiana |
| Giovanni Verrazano | this Italian navigator explored the northeast coast of North America from Cape Fear to Maine while searching for the NW Passage to Asia. He thought he saw the Pacific Ocean, but it was only the Pamlico Sound. He also explored in present-day New York, discovering New York Harbor and Narragansett Bay. |
| Henry Hudson | This English explorer was looking for a NW Passage to Asia. He did not do this, but he did add to Europe's knowledge of the Arctic and North America. A river, a strait, and a bay are named for him. He also discovered present-day New York City. |
| Ponce de Leon | this Spanish explorer was the first European to set foot in present-day Florida. He was searching for The Fountain of Youth which he never found. He was the person who gave Florida its name. |
| Jacques Marquette | This missionary traveled with another explorer, and he was hoping to convert natives to Christianity as they traveled down the Mississippi River |
| They believed everyone should be Christian | Why did European rulers want to convert Natives to Christianity? |
| Since the natives did not have immunity to the diseases, between 50-90% died. | What happened when Europeans brought diseases to the First Americans (natives)? |
| Spain | During the Age of Discovery, this country covered more territory than any other country |
