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: Spanish discovery and colonization in the united. The door to European exploitation of the new world.

Describe Spanish exploration of what would become US including their treatment of Indians: Cabaza de Vaca explored Americans gulf coast just prior to de soto while in houstion visting the native conviced vaca

Describe French Exploration of the New World: French commissioned exploration in the New World, especially American East Coast ... Verazzani coasted further northward, and it is evident, from his topographical description, that he entered the harbor of New York and discovered the mouth of the Hudson River. He made a ... He appears to have left the service of the French king,


Describe French founding of New Orleans: The land grant wasn't motivated by fond familial regard; Louis sought keep his precious Louisiana Territory out of British hands. The French had lost the Seven Years' War to the British, and King Louis foresaw the upcoming repercussions. The next year, Britain and France signed the Treaty of Paris that ended the war officially and gave the English all of Louisiana east of the Mississippi River -- except for New Orleans

Describe Dutch Exploration in North America: The Dutch were also engaged in the exploration of America. Formerly a Protestant province of Spain, the Netherlands was determined to become a commercial power and saw exploration as a means to that end. ... US History Companion: Exploration Of North America...