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WKMS Explorers Quiz

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In what area of the New World did the French settle and call New France? Louisiana,Quebec and the area along the Mississippi River
Why were the Spanish interested in exploring the New World? They wanted to spread their religion and look for gold.
What two things did the colonies provide European countries like France and Spain who claimed land there? wealth, ,land and fame
What area of the New World did the Spanish settle and call New Spain? South America, Central America,Mexico and Florida
In which present-day town have archaeologists found artifacts from both early Spanish and French settlement attempts? Beaufort (Parris Island)
Which country sent the first explorer to see the interior of SC and the Mississippi River? Spain
Which European nation sent the most explorers to S.C.? Spain
Why did the French explorers lead expeditions to the New World? They were searching for the Northwest Passage and they wanted to trade furs with the Native Americans.
Refuge A safe place or shelter
Which country did the explorer Hernado de Soto represent? Spain
What were French Protestants called? Huguenots
Which country enslaved Native Americans and made them work on large plantations called encomiendas? Spain
What are settlements ruled by a distant country? colonies
Which country sent a Protestant religious group known as Huguenots to settle in SC at Charlesfort? France
to treat a person poorly because of their religious beliefs persecute
Which country was the first to send explorers and claim land in present-day SC? Spain
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