New World was the name given to the North American continent. People in Europe did not know until around the 1500s that North America existed. Then Europeans started exploring and claiming the land.

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​Think about Christopher Columbus in 1492

What do we mean when we say "New World"

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Europe is a continent. Explorers traveled from the European countries Spain, Portugal, England and France

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This is Europe...​

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​Spanish missions (churches) were established along the barrier islands to convert Natives to Christianity. This fulfilled one of the 3 Gs.

Spanish Missions

The "Mother" Country, England established colonies in the New World. There were 13 and Georgia was number 13. They planted raw materials for England.​

*Colonies in RED​

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​England's Motivation