SETTLING NORTH AMERICA 1497 1732
NORTH AMERICAN EXPLORATION
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they did not have maps to help them find their way.
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they thought the world was flat.
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their countries didn’t want them to go.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -With poor maps and navigation techniques ships could easily become lost. Even in the best of conditions, hurricanes and tropical storms were always a concern. Ships could become marooned and have to wait until they could make repairs or replenish supplies before sailing again.
Detailed explanation-2: -The main obstacles for the explorers were poor maps and tools, disease and starvation, and fear of the unknown. 3. The accomplishments of exploration were exchanged goods and ideas, improved navigational tools and ships, and claimed territories.
Detailed explanation-3: -The interior of the continent is vast, and much of the land lies far from any coast. Europeans had easy access to the north coast along the Mediterranean Sea. Just to the south their way was hindered, however, by a formidable barrier-the Sahara, which is the largest desert in the world.
Detailed explanation-4: -As various European countries race to join in on global exploration voyages, it was clear that improvements in navigation would be needed. This extended to the speed of ships, materials used in ship building, and the tools that explorers could use for more accurate navigation.