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English in the America's and New France
Quiz Tuesday January 19
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History
5th Grade
01/17/2010

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Why did the English first start coming to  America?
Definition
They came for the rich fishing grounds.
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Why did Queen ELizabeth of England encourage English ships to attack Spanish treasure ships carrying riches to Spain?
Definition
The sea dogs shared their wealth with the English government and helped to make England a rich and powerful country.
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Who was Sir Francis Drake?
Definition
He was the best known sea dog captain. He and his crew sailed around the world.
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England's first colony in America:
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-It was started by sir Walter Raleigh

 -It was on Roanoke Island which is off the coast of present day North Carolina. 

-Raleigh hoped to gain limber and raw materials for England

-The colony only lasted a year, and the settlers returned to England

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The LOST Colony of Roanoke:
Definition
In 1587, Raleigh sent a second group of colonists to Roanoke Island. They were led by John White. White went back to England to get more supplies for the colonists. He was unable to return for three years. WHen he did return, he found no trace of the settlers.
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Where did the French claim land?
Definition
The French made a claim in what is today Canada and the Northern United States.
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What colony did Samuel Champlain start along the St. Lawrence River?
Definition
He started the French colony of Quebec in 1608.
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Who led the French expedition that explored the Mississippi River from the Wisconsin River to the Arkansas?
Definition
Jacques Marquette, a Catholic missionary, and Louis Joilet, a fur trader, led the expedition in 1673.
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What did Sier de la Salle do?
Definition
He led an expedition all the way to the mouth of the Mississippi River, He claimed all the land for France and named it Louisiana in honor of King Louis XIV.
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Why was it difficult to get people to settle in Louisiana?
Definition
The settlers faced terrible hardships in the hot, swampy environments. 
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When was New Orleans founded?
Definition
1718.
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