God, Gold, Glory
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JAVIER LEAL
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God, Gold, Glory
Reasons for exploration
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Lesson Objectives
We will- Explain the different reasons European nations colonized the Americas.
I will- follow along and answer comprehension questions.
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Open Ended
Activating prior knowledge, what 3 European nations colonized the Americas?
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Multiple Select
What were the 3 G's in the song? CHOOSE 3 ANSWERS
God
Gold
Glory
Green
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Discovery of America
Europeans were looking for trade routes to India. Instead, they found the Americas
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Who discovered America?
Christopher Columbus
To get money for his journey, Columbus went to the king and queen of Spain. Then in 1492, he discovers the Americas.
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The Discovery of America sends 3 particular European nations to colonize America.
England eventually lands on the Eastern part of North America and forms the original 13 colonies
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Multiple Choice
Why was America discovered?
Europeans were looking for new trade routes to India
China looking for gold
To find a new recipe for medicines
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Multiple Choice
What part of America does England colonize?
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GOD
GOLD
GLORY
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GOD
Europeans believed that it was their duty to spread their religion to the new world
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GOLD
GOLD MEANS MONEY
All European nations wanted to make money
Many heard rumors of gold
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GLORY
European explorers wanted
Bring glory to their countries
Become celeberties
Go on adventures
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Open Ended
In your own words, briefly explain and define each of the 3 G's
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Categorize
Virginia Company
Eastern part of America
Religious Freedom
Convert Native American
Conquistadors
Funded Christopher Columbus
Fur
Mexico and South America
Ohio River Valley
Canada
Place this on the blank category.
Pilgrims, Puritans, Quakers
God, Gold, Glory
Reasons for exploration
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