Georgia Exploration

What two countries competed for territory in the New World?

What were the 3 main interests of Spain?

What was the predominant religion during this time period?

During this time period, Europeans believed that a country’s glory was based on __________.

The nation’s interests in the New World included ______, _______, and _______.

The Church of England was very powerful and punished anyone who spoke out against it. 

What two groups saw the New World as an opportunity to escape religious persecution?

In 1540, a Spanish conquistador named Hernando de Soto led 600 soldiers across Georgia.

What was he searching for?

What was the first permanent settlement by the Spanish in 1565?

What two countries wanted control of the southeastern region of North America?