Explorers Flashcards
Who was Columbus?
Explorer, colonizer, and navigator. Born in Italy. Completed 4 voyages across the Atlantic Ocean.
What did Columbus promise?
riches, glory, fame for spain and possibility of converting people from other lands to Christianity.
When did Columbus find land?
1492 October 11
How many voyages did he have?
4
Where is he buried?
No one really knows.
Why didn’t his colonies work out?
Better explorer than leader.
What is Columbus’ claim to fame?
He stayed in North America and formed habitations.
Who was John Cabot?
Italian navigator and explorer. 1497 discovery of parts of North America held to have been the first European voyager to travel to the continent of North America since the vikings. Landed on island of Newfoundland.
What land did Cartier claim for France?
Canada
What was Cartier’s greatest achievement?
Discovered the St. Lawrence which led to his main discovery, the Great Lakes.
Why did the French believe Cartier was a failure?
He returned with loads of fools gold.
What did Samuel de Champlain establish/found?
Montreal/Quebec City
Samuel de Champlain is called what?
The Father of New France
When did Samuel de Champlain first arrive in North America?
March 15, 1603 as a member of a fur-trading expedition
Who did Champlain make alliances with?
the Wyandot, whom the French called Huron
