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The Renaissance and US History
Cultural rebirth of Europe
Revolutionary period of European history from approximately 1450-1624
Why is The Renaissance important for a study of US History?
• People became more aware and curious about the world around them (Crusades)
• A desire for more trade led explorers to search for new routes to Asia (Spain, Portugal, England)
• It led to the belief that common people should have representation in law-making bodies.
Why would European governments send people to the New World?
• Get natural resources (timber, furs, etc.)
• Get gold and silver to make more riches for the king
• Markets for manufactured goods
• Get rid of excess population
Why would people go to the New World on their own?
• Escape religious and political persecution
• Get natural resources for their own use and riches
• Own land (primogeniture in Europe)
• Convert Indians to Christianity