FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE
SPANISH COLONIES
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Question
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What was the main reason for European Exploration of the New World?
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Gold, Glory, God
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They wanted new foods
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Fastest trade route
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Land for colonies
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Gold Glory and God. Gold – Nations were always looking for new sources of wealth. Glory – Individual explorers competed for fame and honor for both themselves and their countries. God – Europeans believed it was their duty to bring Christianity to the non-believers of the world.
Detailed explanation-2: -The opportunity to make money was one of the primary motivators for the colonization of the New World. The Virginia Company of London established the Jamestown colony to make a profit for its investors. Europe’s period of exploration and colonization was fueled largely by necessity.
Detailed explanation-3: -The 3 G’s-Gold, God, and Glory SOURCES OF WEALTH:-Spain = Mexico & South America for silver and gold.
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