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European explore

Chapter 2 European Exploration

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Why did the original Jamestown settlers come to America? To find gold
What was the main cash crop for Virginia? tobacco
What was the first permanent EUROPEAN settlement in America? St. Augustine
Who did Pocahontas marry? John Rolfe
What do you call the exchange of plants, animals, diseases, and ideas between Europe, Africa, and America? Columbian Exhange
What was the first permanent ENGLISH settlement in America? Jamestown
How did Pocahontas help Jamestown survive? 1.brought peace between settlers and her people2. brought them food3. communicated between groups
Waht did Columbus's 4 voyages across the Atlantic lead to? an exchange of people, foods, and germs between Europe and the Americas
After being taken over by the English in 1664, New Netherland was given what new name? New York
What kind of relationship did the French fur traders have with Native Americans? friendly, treated them as business partners
How did John Rolfe help the economy of Jamestown? introduced a milder tobacco leaf that became a cash crop for Jamestown
During the 1500's which European country became the most rich and powerful due to exploration and colonization in the Americas? Spain
Which term best describes the coming together of Europeans, Africans, and Native Americans starting in the late 1400's that helped develop America's diverse society? Great Convergence
The Spanish came to America looking for an all water route to the far east. They didn't find China, but they found riches. What was a result of the Spanish coming to America? They introduced the horse to AmericaThey killed vast numbers of NAtive Americans
Who were the first EUROPEANS to reach America in 1000? Vikings
How did the Dutch make money in New Netherland? Trading guns for furs with the Iroquois
Who did Pocahantas save from potential death? John Smith
How did people first migrate to America? Walked from Asia across a land bridge
European explorers looked for a route to China by sailing west. They hoped to find a ______________. Northwest Passage
What do you call Spanish explorers who conquered the Native Americans? Conquistadors
Who paid for Columbus's voyages? King Ferninand and Queen Isabella of Spain
Why do some people object to celebrating Columbus Day as a national holiday? Becasue Columbus and his men committd brutal acts against Native Americans.
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