Friday Sept. 19  Explorer Assessment Assignment below:

It is Due:  Sept. 26th (next Friday)

Explorer Assessment  100 points.  Complete the following:

Timeline:  Directions:  List the following explorers on the timeline, include the date of exploration above the timeline. Below the timeline describe the significance of the exploration.  Christopher Newport, Abraham Wood, John Lederer, Batts and Fallam, Needham and Arthur, La Salle, Alexander Spotswood, Howard and Salling, De Blainville, Dr. Thomas Walker, Christopher Gist.

 

 

 

Christopher Newport

(example)

1607-1608

 

1600

1620

1640

1660

1680

1700

1720

1740

1760

 

Expedition started

First English settlement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Explorer Assessment continued:

Directions:  Complete the following chart for 20 pts.

Select an explorer from the unit:   Name_____________________________   Time of exploration:     Explored for:     Areas explored:             Important results:

Research a modern day exporere.   Name:_____________________________   Time of expedition:         Explored for:         Areas explored:         Important results:

 

Write a paragraph comparing and contrasting the explorers.

Topic Sentence-  support sentences with details.  (for full credit   20 pts.)   Topic sentence must be detailed and well written.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Argumentative Writing:  ( 15 pts.)

Write a paragraph explaining  who had  the best claim to the Ohio Valle, the French or the British.  Cite information from your notes to support your position.