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European Exploration
Lesson Six: Motivations, Obstacles and Accomplishments
RAP4c_______________________, ________________________, and
__________________________ became powerful by controlling _____________________ in _____________ _______________.
The ______________________________ carried goods from _____________________ to West African empires, trading _______________________, ______________________, and other ___________________________ ____________ for ___________________________.
Mali, Ghana, and Songhai became powerful by controlling trade in West Africa
The Portuguese carried goods from Europe to West African empires, trading metals, cloth, and other manufactured goods for gold.
Michelle Ratliff - 10/05USI.4a
Motivations, Obstacles, and Accomplishments of European Explorations in North America
©Fairfax County Public Schools 2005
Major European countries were in competition to extend their power into North America and claim the land as their own.
Motivating Forces for Exploration
1. Economic
Gold…
…natural resources…
and trade.
2. Religious
Spread of Christianity.
3. Political
…Each country wanted more power or land for their own country.
Obstacles to Exploration
1. Inadequate maps and navigational tools
2. Disease and starvation
3. Fear of the unknown
Sea Monster
4. Lack of adequate supplies.
Accomplishments
1. Exchange of goods and ideas;Columbian Exchange
2. Better navigational tools and ships.
3. New territories for each country.
So what? What is important to understand about this?
Major European countries were in competition to extend their power into North America and claim the land as their own.
How much do you
remember?
1. Which was NOT a motivating force for European exploration?
a. Look for gold.
b. Begin new schools.
c. Spread Christianity.
d. Secure land for the empire.
2. What obstacles were faced by the early European explorers?
a. Railroads and highways
b. Wars and battles
c. Technology and computers
d. Poor maps and navigation tools
3. A difficulty that early explorers of North America experienced was…
a. fear of the unknown
b. danger of sea monsters
c. hostility from French ships
d. not enough sailors
4. What was not a European goal during the Age of Exploration?
a. The expansion of empires and power
b. The increase in wealth and improved
balance of trade
c. The desire to spread Christianity
d. The development of large cities
Foldable and ReadingAs we read highlight key informationThen make connections as we create a
foldableFold the paper into 3 sections
Cover: Motivations, Obstacles and
Accomplishments
Motivations
Far left flap:Glue down slide: Motivating Forces
for Exploration
Motivating Forces for ExplorationEconomic (Gold)
Natural ResourcesTrade
Competition for empire and beliefs in superiority of own culture (Glory)
Religious (God)
Obstacles
ObstaclesMiddle flap:
Glue down slide: Obstacles to Exploration
Obstacles to ExplorationPoor maps and navigational tools
Lack of adequate supplies
Disease and Starvation
Fear of the unknown
Accomplishments
Far right flap:Glue down slide: Accomplishments to
Exploration
Accomplishments of ExplorationExchange of goods and ideas
Improved navigational tools and ships
Claimed territories/land (maps)
WIO Handout: Motivations, Obstacles, and
Achievements PosterPass out a plain white sheet of paper – divide
into 3 columnsYou will need to draw pictures to represent
eachMake sure you use your colored pencils or
crayons Add a lot of detail