First Europeans


Targets



This lesson is about the first European exploration and settlement.  When you are done, you will know...

  • the first Europeans to arrive in the area
  • the names of some of the famous explorers of the region
  • which companies were involved in exploring the region
  • some of the first colonies
  • about Francophone exploration of the region

Introduction


Do you recognize these men?  They are all people who explored the Cordillera region.  In this lesson,  you will learn more about them.



Captain George Vancouver (1771-1800)

Captain Cook (1728-1779)

Alexander MacKenzie (1764-1829)

Simon Fraser (1776-1862)

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