SS3H2,SS3G1a

• How are the reasons for exploration related to the

discovery of North America?
• How did the obstacles the explorers encountered impact their
explorations?
• What conclusions can you draw about the cooperation
and conflict between the European explorers and
the American Indians?
 Standards
SS3H2 Describe European exploration in North America.
a. Describe the reasons for and obstacles to the exploration of
North America.
b. Describe the accomplishments of: John Cabot (England),
Vasco Núñez de Balboa (Spain), Hernando de Soto (Spain),
Christopher Columbus (Spain), Henry Hudson (The Netherlands),
and Jacques Cartier (France).
c. Describe examples of cooperation and conflict between
European explorers and American Indians.
 I can Statements…
• I can describe the reasons for and obstacles of European
exploration in North America.
• I can describe the accomplishments of: John Cabot (England),
Vasco Núñez de Balboa (Spain), Hernando de Soto (Spain),
Christopher Columbus (Spain), Henry Hudson (The
Netherlands), and Jacques Cartier (France).
• I can describe examples of conflict and cooperation between
European explorers and the American Indians.
• List a GOAL that you have set and completed?

• What MOTIVATED you to complete this goal?

• What are some OBSTACLES you faced?

• What did you ACCOMPLISH after completing

this goal?
 An Explorer is…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHw55K
4ByOA
• Based on the video and quote, what
inferences can you make about the
character qualities and life of an
explorer (either in the past or
today)?
• What would have happened if the
European explorers had not had the
courage to set sail or explore new
lands?
• Suppose you could become an
explorer, what would you do?
Think…partner…share…. WRITE!
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFo-pkIRvwc
The motives for Spanish, French and English explorers
were all different, although in some ways, they were the
same. They all wanted to find the Northwest Passage,
which they believed was a direct and efficient route
to the Orient - home of spices, silks and wealth. They also
wanted to lay claim to new land to expand their empires.
The Spanish explorers were in search of mineral wealth,
looking for El Dorado (the City of Gold) and they aspired
to spread Christianity. France also wanted to spread
Christianity and find a new route by water to the East
through North America. The English were motivated by
a desire to colonize as much of the Americas as possible -
 How would you rate or
prioritize the explorer’s
motivations for their
explorations? Defend your
Explore the Map to find out more
about explorers
 http://www.phschool.com/atschool/ahon/history_interactive/mvl-
1021/common_player.html
 http://www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/books/applications/imaps/
maps/g5s_u2/
https://padlet.com/easterwoodc1/qf87rtvkw7hy
 Suppose you were
given the
opportunity to go
in search of the
Northwest Passage.
Would you go? Why
would you make that
choice? What
obstacles might you
encounter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJOvmicAGjw
 1497: John Cabot's voyage to America
Henry VII issued these letters to John Cabot, authorizing his voyage
in search of unknown lands. This gave Cabot 'free and full
authority' to 'find, discover and investigate whatsoever Islands or
Countries, Regions or Provinces of heathens and infidels in
whatsoever part of the world placed which before this time were
unknown to all Christians.'
Henry was willing to support anyone who might add to England's
wealth by opening up new trade routes. Cabot was a Venetian
who had settled in England. He hoped to discover a new route to
Asia, which was believed to be a source of gold, gems and
spices. He was keen to get a share of any profits.
With the king's backing, Cabot sailed west across the North
Atlantic Ocean. When he saw land on 24th June 1497, it was not
Asia that he had discovered, but Newfoundland (now part of
Canada). Cabot did not realize it, but he had found a continent
that was unknown in Europe. He claimed it in the name of
Based on the transcript of the letter from
England and returned home. The following year he set out again
with 5 ships with the aim of sailing to Japan. He was never seen
King Henry VII, can you elaborate on the
again.

reason(s) England offered its support to

John Cabot?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuk21ciiZ6U
 Henry Hudson navigates
the Hudson River
Watch the short video about the Half-
Moon and answer questions as a class.
https://www.nationalgeographic.org/activi
ty/life-on-the-half-moon/

What conclusions can you

draw about Hudson’s
discovery of the Hudson
River?
Based on what you have learned, what is
your opinion of Hudson’s relationship with
the Native Americans?

Google… Henry Hudson

and Native Americans…
to determine if your
opinion was correct. Cite
evidence from your
research to either justify
or disclaim your opinion.
Let’s read and explore…