Exploration & Settlement in GA

Spread racism and riches

spread wealth and gold

spread religion and look for wealth

spread diseases and take gold

convert Native Americans to Christianity

protect trade routes between Mexico and China

discourage settlement by English and French Protestants

capture Native Americans to use as slaves in South America

American Indians became an essential part of European society.

They suffered a population decrease due to conflict and disease.

They gained wealth by aiding explorers in search of gold.

They finally learned the skills required to rule themselves.

Their cultural practices changed, sometimes involuntarily.

increase in territory

decline in population

beginning of peaceful times

preservation of traditional lifestyles

Many Native Americans converted to a new religion.

Native Americans allied themselves with various European groups.

Many Native Americans became ill from newly introduced diseases.

Native American cultures migrated to Europe.