Why did Europeans Explore the New World? - 8.2A
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Social Studies
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8th Grade
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Benjamin Hewitt
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The Age of Exploration refers to the period from the ___ century to the 18th century.
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What were the three main reasons for European nations to explore the Americas?
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Christopher Columbus sailed west in 1492 to find a faster route to the ___ Indies.
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How did European explorers convince rulers to fund their expeditions?
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Why was spreading Christianity an important goal for countries like Spain and Portugal during the Age of Exploration?
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