Exploration and Early Colonies

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What does it mean when sources corroborate each other?

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They agree with each other

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What was one of the main reasons Europeans began exploring new lands?

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Wealth

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What impact did Marco Polo's writings have on European interest in Asia?

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They inspired curiosity and further exploration of Asia.

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What was a goal of the first European explorers?

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To find a faster/better route to Asia.

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What was a result of Columbus’s expeditions to the New World?

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the introduction of new plants and animals to the Americas

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What was one major consequence of the Columbian Exchange for Indigenous populations in the Americas?

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They suffered from new illnesses.

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What was one of the main objectives of the Spanish conquistadors during their expeditions in the Americas?

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to claim land and riches for Spain

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Why did Spanish missionaries come to the Americas?

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to spread Christianity among Indigenous people

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How did the French typically interact with Indigenous peoples in North America?

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They formed trading alliances.

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What was a major obstacle faced by the first settlers at Jamestown?

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Harsh living conditions and lack of food.