1. European Exploration PowerPoint Notes
The Spanish
T The Spanish explored the North American continent for three main reasons:
1. __________________: The spread of Christianity-their religion
2. __________________: Expansion of empire
3. __________________: Riches
3 The areas explored and eventually settled by the Spanish in North America
include Florida,
_______________________, ______________________, and islands in the
Caribbean.
The French
T The French explored the North American continent for two main reasons:
1. ____________________________________- a sea route across the
American continent; all three European countries were in search of a
faster, cheaper trade _________ to Asia.
2. __________ trading partners
2 The areas explored and eventually settled by the French include Canada, the
_______________________, and islands within the Caribbean.
The English
T The English explored North America for two main reasons:
1. In search of ___________________________
2. The need for ___________________ resources
2 England saw the North American ______________________ as means for
gaining wealth and
international stature. Explorers risked their lives for _______, curiosity, and
_______ for their
nation.
n The English Colonial Era will start in ________ with the first permanent
settlement at
__________________.