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European comptetion
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Henry Hudson | An English explorer who explored for the Dutch and sailed in areas that became part of New Netherland. |
| Headright | A grant of land given to people who paid for someone to travel to and settle in the colonies. |
| New Netherland | A Dutch colony in North America that included land around present-day New York. |
| John Cabot | An explorer who sailed for England and explored parts of North America. |
| Giovanni da Verrazzano | An Italian explorer who sailed for France and explored the Atlantic coast of North America. |
| Charter | A document that gave a person or group permission to start and govern a colony. |
| Jacques Cartier | A French explorer who explored the St. Lawrence River and claimed land for France. |
| New France | Land in North America claimed and controlled by France. |
| Spanish Armada | A large fleet of Spanish ships sent to attack England in 1588. |
| Samuel de Champlain | A French explorer who helped establish Quebec and explored parts of Canada. |