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Who am I?Explorer style
In search of a Northwest passage to China, I sailed for both the Dutch and English and explored parts of Eastern Canada. Though I have a river, bay, and valley named after me, my crew rebelled
against me and set me (and seven crew members) adrift in a small boat.
Who am I?
Henry Hudson
Originally from Italy, my trip to the New World was sponsored by English
merchants hoping to establish a new trade route with Asia. I ended up
claiming parts of Eastern Canada for England. Who am I?
Who am I?
Giovanni CabotoJohn Cabot
After exploring and conquering the island of Borinquen (later renamed Puerto Rico), I heard stories told of a mythical “fountain of youth”. While attempting to discover
this fountain, I discovered what I thought to be a “flowery”-looking island, which I
named Florida.
Who am I?
Juan Pon Tiac de la CadillacJuan Ponce de Leon
I led an expedition, funded by my wife, into North America, searching for gold. Though
I returned to New Spain in disgrace, Spanish priests considered my expedition a
success because I spread Christianity to many of the Native American tribes I
encountered.
Who am I?
Francisco de Coronado
In 1534, the king of France sent me to the New World in hopes of discovering the
Northwest Passage. I sailed along the St. Lawrence river, in present-day Canada, and made France’s first big claim in the North
America.
Who am I?
Jacques Cartier
I sailed to Mexico in search of wealth and arrived at a time when the Aztecs were expecting one of their gods to return. Initially defeated by the Aztecs, I later
returned and instituted a blockade around their capital city. I eventually defeated the
Aztecs and claimed their land for Spain. Who am I?
Hernan Cortes
Born in 1451, I was inspired by the stories of Marco (Polo). Marco (Polo). I wanted to establish a western sea route to Asia, but
ended up “discovering” some islands in the New World. Marco (Polo) I returned three
more times and established a new trade route which is named after me.
Who am I?
Marco
Marco
Marco
Marco
Christopher
Christopher
Christopher
Christopher Columbus
A French explorer, I sailed down the Mississippi River, naming the region I had crossed after my king. I later returned to North America and founded a colony in
present-day Texas.
Who am I?
Mr. Barber’s Uncle Frank
Rene de la Salle
Where was the first permanent European settlement in United States located?
What is the common term given to a Spanish conqueror?
What was the major impact of the war Hernan Cortes waged with the Aztecs?
Many of the explorers we studied about set out looking for gold or personal wealth, yet few of them were able to achieve this goal. What could be considered the “real wealth” or success achieved by most of
these explorers?
Why did the Spanish attack Fort Caroline?
Put these explorers in order by WHEN they first came to the New World (earliest to latest):
Columbus
Hudson
Cartier
Cabot
Columbus -- 1492
Hudson -- 1607Cartier -- 1534
Cabot -- 1497
Put these explorers in order by WHERE they explored (starting from the south and going north): Columbus, de Leon, Cabot, de La Salle
Columbus
De Leon
De la Salle
Cabot
Cortes
De la SalleDe LeonDe Coronado
Columbus
HudsonCartierCabot
Trip Sponsors:King & Queen of Spain
King of England
Dutch (East Indies Co.) & EnglishKing of France
Self-sponsoredKing of Spain & Governor