Today in class Mr. Bruns went over how to present our projects. After that we started blog discussions.
1.Native American cultures before Europeans came:
- didn't try to advance technology
- were nomadic
- hunted, fished, farmed
Native American cultures after Europeans came:
- forced out of habitats
- introduced to guns
- had to try to get along with other tribes
2.Why Europeans started exploring:
- find faster way to Asia
- try to discover new spices
- find riches
- earn money faster to gain power
3.List major countries and its explorers:
-Portugal- Prince Henry the Navigator, Vasco de Gama- settled in South America
-England- settled in the 13 colonies on the East Coast
-Spain- Magellan, Christopher Columbus, Cortez- settled in Mexico
-France- settled in Canada
-Netherlands- settled in New York area
4.Why Europeans came over from Europe:
- religous freedom
- adventure
- better life
- escape debt
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