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Dive into the fascinating history of early American exploration and colonization. Understand the journeys of key figures such as John Cabot, Giovanni da Verrazano, and Christopher Columbus. Discover the mysteries of the Roanoke Colony and the establishment of Jamestown. Learn about significant events, such as Pocahontas marrying John Rolfe, and the importance of tobacco as a cash crop. From the quest for the Northwest Passage to the founding of Quebec, explore how these explorers shaped the future of the United States. Uncover the stories behind names, places, and events that defined America's early history.
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What did John Cabot discover?
Grand Banks
What were the explorers looking for?
Northwest Passage
What did Giovanni da Verrazano discover?
New York Harbor
Who founded Quebec?
Samuel de Champlain
Who found the St. Lawrence River?
Jacques Cartier
Who was the leader of Roanoke?
What colony is Roanoke in?
North Carolina
What kept John White from returning to Roanoke?
War with Spain
What was carved in the tree at Roanoke?
What kept John White from going to the island looking for colonists?
Storm wrecked ship
Who was the leader at Jamestown?
John Smith
What was the cash crop at Jamestown?
Who was Jamestown named for?
King James I
What did Pocahontas change her name to?
Who married Pocahontas?
John Rolfe
What year did Columbus "discover" America?
Who was America named for?
Amerigo Vespucci
What Native American tribe did Columbus encounter?
What did Columbus name this land?
San Salvador
What were Columbus' 3 ships?
Nina Pinta Santa Maria