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Why did people explore?

Why did people explore?. 3 main reasons. 1.) Gold (natural resources): . in search of gold, silver, and other natural resources (Wealth). 2.) Glory. The explorer gained glory by his discovery and the “mother country” gained glory by claiming land. 3. God (religion).

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Why did people explore?

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  1. Why did people explore? 3 main reasons

  2. 1.) Gold(natural resources): • in search of gold, silver, and other natural resources (Wealth)

  3. 2.) Glory • The explorer gained glory by his discovery and the “mother country” gained glory by claiming land.

  4. 3. God (religion) • priests traveled to the Americas, Asia, & Africa in order to convert the natives to Christianity.

  5. Where did these countries settle? • Portugal • Spain • England • France

  6. Portugal explored/settled where?

  7. Portugal: • exploration and colonization in Africa, and South America

  8. Spanish Explored/Settled where?

  9. Spanish: • exploration and colonization in North, and South America

  10. English explores/settled where?

  11. English: • North America, Africa, Asia, and Australia

  12. French Explored/settled where?

  13. French: • North America, Africa, and Asia

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