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European Exploration in the New World

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1 European Exploration in the New World
God, Gold and Glory European Exploration in the New World

2 Christopher Columbus Sailed in 1492 for Spain
Looking for a western route to the Asia Wanted to compete with Portugal Discovered instead the Island of Hispanola

3 Columbian Exchange

4 Spain’s Empire Conquered Aztecs and Incas
Settled South America and Mexico Encomienda system: Native Americans work for Spanish and the Spanish take care of the workers + slavery Conquistadors= conqueror Missionaries: Francisacans who started missions to convert the Native Americans and “civilize” them!

5 France’s Empire Settled Carribean, Canda and Mississippi River
Mostly fur traders Few permanent settlements outside of Quebec and New Orleans                                                

6 England’s Empire Slower to explore because of unsettled government
Reasons for Settlement Gold or land Religious tolerance


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