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Europeans Explore in Carolina

Europeans Explore in Carolina. Now that we know the reasons why explorers came to the “New World”, we will learn about who came to NC and how they interacted with Native Americans. You will Use the NC Textbook pgs. 72-75 Complete the Europeans Explore in Carolina Chart and Questions.

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Europeans Explore in Carolina

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  1. Europeans Explore in Carolina • Now that we know the reasons why explorers came to the “New World”, we will learn about who came to NC and how they interacted with Native Americans. • You will • Use the NC Textbook pgs. 72-75 • Complete the Europeans Explore in Carolina Chart and Questions

  2. What country sponsored his expedition? Giovanni da Verrazano FRANCE

  3. Giovanni da Verrazano and the French (1524) • The king of France ordered Verrazano to find a shorter water route to China. • Areas Explored: Coast of NC, New York and Rhode Island • Discoveries/Results:contact with Native Americans; did not find route to China (NW Passage)

  4. What country did he sail for? Hernando de Soto SPAIN

  5. Hernando de Soto Spain, 1539 – 1540 • In 1540, de Soto and his 600 soldiers entered the Carolinas, looking for gold. • Areas Explored: Southeastern US and NC mountains • De Soto encountered various Native Americans along the Catawba River and in the mountains. De Soto died and was buried along the Mississippi River. • Discoveries/Results: Poor relations with Native Americans, did not find gold.

  6. Juan PardoSpain, 1569 • Pardo’s expedition included Catholic priests. Small groups of soldiers were left to begin camps in various areas. Pardo planned to return to the camps once he located gold. • Areas Explored: NC mountains • One hundred soldiers may have been in the foothills by the time the quest for gold was dropped. • Discoveries/Results: Did not find gold; tried to convert the Native Americans to Christianity.

  7. What country did these half-brothers represent? Walter Raleigh and Humphrey Gilbert ENGLAND

  8. Walter Raleigh and the English1584-1590 • Half-brothers, Sir Humphrey Gilbert and Sir Walter Raleigh, studied Verrazano’s work and thought they could find the route to China. • Areas Explored: East Coast, and areas around VA, NC, and SC. • Discoveries/Results:contact with Native Americans; grew crops; did not create a permanent settlement (Lost Colony)

  9. An easy way to remember the motivations of explorers is Triple G + C

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