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USI U3: Exploration

Motivations, Obstacles, Accomplishments

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This motivation for explorers was the chance to get rich. Economic (gold, natural resources, trade)
This motivation for explorers was to spread their beliefs and faith. Religion (Christianity)
This motivation for explorers was to prove whose culture was the most superior (the best.) Competition- make empires bigger
This obstacle for explorers made it hard to know where they were going. Poor maps and navigational tools
This obstacle for explorers made it hard to survive in the new world. Disease and starvation
This obstacle for explorers caused a lot of worry about the new world. Fear of the unknown
This obstacle for explorers led to running out things like food and water. Lack of adequate supplies
This accomplishment established a good relationship with the Native Americans. Exchanged goods and ideas
This accomplishment allowed future explorers to find their way better. Improved navigational tools and ships
This accomplishment brought European countries to the new world but unfortunately meant taking land from American Indians. Claiming land for their countries
What are the three G's of European explorers motivation? Gold, God, and Glory
What are the five motivations of European explorers? finding gold/natural resources/trading partners, spreading Christianity, and competing for land/empire
What were the six obstacles of European explorers? Poor maps and tools, disease, starvation, fear of the unknown, and lack of adequate supplies
What were the five accomplishments of European explorers? Exchanged goods and ideas, improved navigational tools and ships, and claimed new land/territories
Created by: ElliottED
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