Wednesday, August 25

1. Describe the cultures of native americans before and after the Europeans.

The had gods. The Aztecs had good technology. The Native Americans used all of the animals they killed. They were nomadic. Afterwards, the were forced in to indian reservation. They were introduced to new technologies by the Europeans. Native Americans were forced to change their ways of life. They had to learn new languages.

2 & 4. Describe why Europeans started exploring in the late 1400's & Describe reasons why Europeans same over from Europe

The started exploring so that they could have a better life. The were trying to get to Asia for silks and spices so that they could be wealthy which would give them power. The wanted land. They also sought religious freedom.

The Europeans wanted riches for their mother-country.

3.List major countries(including main explorers) that explored the new world.

Prince Henry, the navigator, was an explorer from portugal. Magelan was the first person to navigate around the world. He didn't make it though. He died but his crew survived making him famous. Christopher Columbus explored America. Christopher Columbus started slave trade and killed off many indians known as genicide. Cartez was a main explorer from Spain. France settled in what is now Canada. Spain settled mostly in central and south america. Portugal settle in Brazil.

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