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.

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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

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