Other Settlements Review
Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.
Describe initial Spanish exploration of the New World: Florida while in search of the fountain of youth.
Describe Spanish exploration of what would become US including their treatment of Indians:
Describe French Exploration of the New World: French did not come in conflict with Indians cause needed them to gain furs. Only exception when Champlain helped Indian allies defeat Iroquois. After defeat caused problems with raids on French territory.
Describe French founding of New Orleans: Robert de La Salle was hoping to find Northwest Passage instead made way South on Miss River. When got to Gulf of Mexico claimed land around Miss River Basin for France and established port city of New Orleans.
Describe Dutch Exploration in North America: Dutch had formed permanent settlement at Fort Nassau called New Netherlands. To guard mouth of Hudson River built New Amsterdam at tip of Manhattan island giving them a major seaport.
Describe the discovery of Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania began as a debt paid by King Charles II to Quaker William Penn. The King gave Penn the land as a proprietary colony. The colony soon prospered because of fertile soil, navigable rivers, and a temperate climate
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