God, Gold, Glory

God, Gold, Glory

Reasons for exploration

Lesson Objectives

We will- Explain the different reasons European nations colonized the Americas.

I will- follow along and answer comprehension questions.

Open Ended

Activating prior knowledge, what 3 European nations colonized the Americas?

Multiple Select

What were the 3 G's in the song? CHOOSE 3 ANSWERS

• God

• Gold

• Glory

• Green

Discovery of America

Europeans were looking for trade routes to India. Instead, they found the Americas

Who discovered America?

Christopher Columbus

To get money for his journey, Columbus went to the king and queen of Spain. Then in 1492, he discovers the Americas.

The Discovery of America sends 3 particular European nations to colonize America.

England eventually lands on the Eastern part of North America and forms the original 13 colonies

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Multiple Choice

Why was America discovered?

• To start a new fashion trend
• Europeans were looking for new trade routes to India

• China looking for gold

• To find a new recipe for medicines

Multiple Choice

What part of America does England colonize?

• Eastern part of America
• Northern part of America
• Southern part of America
• Western part of America

​GOD

​GOLD

GLORY

GOD

Europeans believed that it was their duty to spread their religion to the new world

GOLD

• GOLD MEANS MONEY

• All European nations wanted to make money

• Many heard rumors of gold

GLORY

• European explorers wanted

  • Bring glory to their countries

  • Become celeberties

  • Go on adventures

Open Ended

In your own words, briefly explain and define each of the 3 G's

Categorize

Options (12)

Virginia Company

Eastern part of America

Religious Freedom

Convert Native American

Conquistadors

Funded Christopher Columbus

Fur

Mexico and South America

Ohio River Valley

Canada

Place this on the blank category.

Pilgrims, Puritans, Quakers

Organize these options into the right categories

England

Spain

France

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