Why did they move to America?Heard Spain was making money
Wanted to become wealthy
Who Came?Fur Traders
Missionaries
Important Areas ClaimedCanada
Quebec
Relationships with Native AmericansMade them Business Partners
France
Why did they move to America?Christopher Columbus wanted to find route to the Indies
Missionaries and Conquistadors wanted to conquer land
Who Came?Conquistadors
Missionaries
Important Areas ClaimedMexico
Florida, Texas – California (Southwest)
Relationships with Native AmericansMade them slaves
Converted them to Catholicism
Spain
Why did they move to America?Wanted to escape persecution
Wanted to make money and gain new land
Who Came?Men
Merchants
Sailors
Important Areas ClaimedEast Coast
Jamestown
Relationships with Native AmericansCreated enemies
Were taught how to farm
British