Spanish Exploration

Question 1

What was one primary goal that early French explorers had in common?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Explorers wanted to discover a passage to Asia.

Question 2

Why was Champlain's colony successful?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The fur trade was successful and more people came to trade.

Question 3

How did the fur trade impact Indigenous peoples and the Americas?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Trade allowed settlements to grow.; Overhunting animals hurt the environment.; Trade caused the spread of disease.

Question 4

How did Marquette and Jolliet strengthen French claims to the area around the Mississippi River?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They explored the Mississippi River.

Question 5

What was the most important reason France was motivated to explore lands to the south and the west?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to compete with Spain and England for territory

Spanish Exploration Answers