USA HISTORY

FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE

SPANISH EXPLORERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the three reasons for exploration?
A
God, Glory, and Gold
B
Goods, Gold, Guns
C
Gold, God, Guns
D
Glory, Guns, Goods
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The three motivating forces for exploration were the search for gold (economic), the spread of Christianity (religious), and glory (competition among empires).

Detailed explanation-2: -The 3 G’s-Gold, God, and Glory European Exploration : Motivations (1) Gold: They wanted wealth of their own! SOURCES OF WEALTH:-Spain = Mexico & South America for silver and gold. England = North America for natural resources.

Detailed explanation-3: -To spread their religion-Christianity (God) To expand their empire (Glory) To find riches (Gold)

Detailed explanation-4: -Historians describe the motivation for European overseas exploration, expansion, and conquests with the phrase, “Gold, God, and Glory.”

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