The New World

We studied the coming of the European Explorers and Conquistadors to the Americas. We explored what was happening in Europe at that time that drove people to explore other lands. As the Renaissance flourished, so did technology, which led to better maps and ships, which led to easier sea-voyages. Also, the desire for resources in Asia drove Europeans to look for better, faster trade routes to India and China. Once the Americas became known, Europeans hoped to find resources there as well. The Reformation, which gave people a stronger desire for religious freedom, also drew colonists to the “New World.”

Miss Jensen

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Topics: 7Seventh grade
Date: Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 8:26 am