American Studies I
English vs French
- After 1492 (Columbus) the race is on for European control of North and South America
- These new lands are called America(s) named after mapmaker (Amerigo Vespucci) Spain
- 1522 Giovanni Verazano explores New England and Canadian Maritimes for France
While sailing the coast of Maine, Verazano trades with the Abanaki Indians
Verazano calls Maine- "The land of the bad people" due to the behavior of the locals (Abanaki)
Because of Verazano, the rumor of a city made of Gold in the Maine woods occurs
This is the tale of Norembaga
- Beginning in 1576, English Sea Captain, Martin Frobisher explores Baffin Island- Home of the Inuit Tribe
Frobisher makes three unsuccessful trips looking for Gold and a route to Asia (spices and goods)
