Save
Upgrade to remove ads
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Early Explorers

QuestionAnswer
What country did Christopher Columbus come from? What year did he explore? -Spain -1492
What area did Christopher Columbus explore and why? He explored South America, Bahamas, and San Salvador. He was looking for a route to the Indies.
What country did John Cabot come from? What year did he explore? -England -1497
What area did John Cabot explore and why? He explored Eastern Canada and Newfoundland. He was looking for riches of India/Asia. He found fishing areas.
What country did Samuel de Champlain come from? What year did he explore? -France -1608
What area did Samuel de Champlain explore and why? He explored Eastern Canada and the St. Lawrence River. He was looking for the NW passage. He established Quebec and fur trade. -St. Lawrence River connect to Great Lakes.
What country did Robert LaSalle come from? What year did he explore? -France -1680
What area did Robert LaSalle explore and why? He explored the Mississippi River Valley. He named the area Louisiana. He was looking for the mouth of the river and claimed the area for France.
What country did Francisco Coronado come from? What year did he explore? -Spain -1540's
What area did Francisco Coronado explore and why? He explored the SW US including Rio Grande, Grand Canyon, Mexico, and San Salvador. (These areas are in basin and range). He was looking for cities of gold and claimed SW US for Spain. He brought corn and horses and disease. He tried to enslave Indians.
What country made voyages of discovery along the West African coast? Portugal
What is the main reason Europeans wanted to explore the New World? To find fame and fortune by discovering a new world.
Which country was the first to try and convert Native Americans to Christianity and also enslave them? Spain
Created by: sara.r.bailey
Popular Social Studies sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards