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:
The Spanish found in gold in Mexico, so they went in search for more gold in Florida but it was a failure.

Describe Spanish exploration of what would become US including their treatment of Indians:

Describe French Exploration of the New World:
French explores Verrazano and Cartier was in search of the Northwest Passage when they came across mouth St. Lawrence River and made it Quebec.


Describe French founding of New Orleans:
Robert de la sale was in search of the Northwest Passage, instead he found New Orleans.

Describe Dutch Exploration in North America:
In 1614 the Dutch had settled in new Netherlands. They built New Amsterdam at the tip of Manhattan Island to protect a major seaport.


Describe the discovery of Pennsylvania:
King Charles gave Pennsylvania to Quaker William Penn. Pennsylvania soon grew into a colony because of its fertile land, navigable rivers, and temperate climate.