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WKMS Explorers Quiz
Question | Answer |
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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 |