2.1 Reasons for European Exploration

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Do you remember the 3 G's from 6th grade Social Studies?

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Yes, Sort Of, No

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Which key term matches this definition: land claimed in the "New World" by Spain

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Spanish Colonies

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In the earth are many mines of metals…The men whom I am leaving there [in America] will discover a thousand other things of value.

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Gold

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Which key term matches this definition? When a country claims land and sends people to live in that land

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Colonization

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Which key term matches this definition?: soldier-adventurers that Spain sent to the "New World" to claim land and find natural resources

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Conquistadores

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Which color on the map represents areas that Spain colonized?

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Green

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Spain sent _______________ to the New World to claim land and find natural resources. Many found gold and other riches, but some were unsuccessful.

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conquistadores