Reasons for Exploration

What were reasons European explorers came to the New World?

• To spread religion

• To expand empires

• To fight Native Americans

• To increase wealth

Why did European explorers explore?

• God, Gold, & Galore

• God, Golf, & Glory

• God, Goat, & Glory

• God, Gold, & Glory

European explorers explored for _________; They wanted to find new items that could make them rich.

• God

• Gold

• Glory

European explorers explored for _______________; They wanted to be famous or remembered for having discovered new land.

• God

• Gold

• Glory

Determine which description matches the reason for exploration

Groups:

(a) Gold

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(b) Glory

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(c) God

• Acquire wealth for the mother country

• Spread Christianity to Natives

• Expand empire by claiming new territory

What were the three G's that motivated most people to come to the "new world"?

• Gold, God, and Glory

• Gifts, Gadgets, and Generosity

• Gratitude, Guidance, and Goodwill

• Goodness, Grace, and Growth

Determine which description matches the reason for exploration.

Select the correct answer in each row. 

Match the following

• Glory

• Expand empire by claiming new territory

• Gold

• Acquire wealth for the mother country

• God

• Spread Christianity to Natives

Which reason best completes the list in the image?

• To spread democratic ideals

• To improve efficiency in manufacturing

• To locate potential military allies

• To claim new territory

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What was the INITIAL reason many European explorers sailed to the Americas?

• to find new trade routes to Asia

• to form military alliances

• to spread Christianity to Africa

• to find a new source of cheap labor

What are some of the reasons explorers were excited to go explore the New World? Check all that apply:

• persuade Native Americans to become Christians

• Risk dangers at sea and possibility of death and starvation

• Obtain (get) more land

• Learn new knowledge about an undiscovered land

• Become more powerful and wealthier