Early Explorers

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Who was the first to sail around the world?

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Ferdinand Magellan was the first to sail around the entire distance around the world.

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What does 'building an empire' mean?

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Building an empire refers to establishing settlements and expanding a nation's power and influence.

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What was William Hilton looking for during his exploration?

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William Hilton was looking for lush land to build plantations.

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What was the main goal of Lewis and Clark's expedition?

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Their main goal was to explore the Louisiana Purchase and find a water route to the Pacific Ocean.

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What did Hernando De Soto seek during his explorations?

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Hernando De Soto sought riches and slaves.

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What is an economic incentive?

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An economic incentive is a reason or motivation related to money or resources that encourages people to take action.

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What is a trade route?

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A trade route is a path or way used for the exchange of goods and services between different regions.

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Who was Christopher Columbus?

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Christopher Columbus was an explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for the widespread European exploration of the Americas.

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What is the significance of the Louisiana Purchase?

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The Louisiana Purchase was a land deal between the United States and France in 1803, which doubled the size of the U.S.

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What does 'explore inland' mean?

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To explore inland means to travel into the interior of a landmass, away from the coast or rivers.