Early Exploration of the Americas

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Early European explorers landed in North and South America. The explorers were really looking for a faster way to get to.....

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Asia

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Why was it difficult for Columbus to get the king and queen to fund his voyage?

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His voyage was expensive and risky.

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How do scientists think the Native Americans came to the continent of North and South America?

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They were nomads who followed the mammoths and other animals for food.

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What is one major reason Native Americas began to stay in one place and become civilized?

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The Native Americans learned how to grow crops. They developed agriculture.

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Why were explorers like Columbus able to claim land and resources in North and South America for the Europeans even though it was inhabited by Native Americans?

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The Native Americans were virtually defenseless against the Europeans advanced technology and weapons.

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What does the word scarcity mean?

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short or small supply

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What is the definition of risk?

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situation involving danger

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What is the definition of profit?

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financial gain

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What is the definition of supply?

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the amount of an item

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What is the definition of demand?

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desire for a product