God, Gold, and Glory

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Why was America discovered?

• Europeans were looking for a trade route to India

• Asians were trying to find gold in Europe

• Africans were trying to spread Christianity to China

• Indians were trying to conquer African lands

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Who disovered America for Spain in 1492?

• Vasco de Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

• Henry Hudson

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Spanish Friars and English Puritans were mostly exploring because of...

• God

• Gold

• Glory

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People exploring for Glory were trying to...

• Make their home country more powerful

• Spread Christianity to the New World

• Become famous

• Find valuable economic resources

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The French explored the New World primarly to find...

• Gold

• Jewels

• Fur

• Corn

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The English came to the New World searching for...

• Religious Freedom

• Gold

• A new life

• Native American allies

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Hernan Cortez came to the New World looking for El Dorado, a legendary city made of precious metals. Cortez was exploring for...

• God

• Gold

• Glory

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Henry Hudson explored the New World. While he was exploring, he named a river and a lake after himself. Henry Hudson was exploring for..

• God

• Gold

• Glory

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Father Miguel de Toledo explored the New World hoping to spread Christianity to the Natives. Father Miguel is exploring for...

• God

• Gold

• Glory