1. European Colonies

2. SS6H6 The student will analyze the impact of European exploration and colonization on various world regions. a. Identify the causes of European exploration and colonization; include religion, natural resources, a market for goods, and the contributions of Prince Henry the Navigator. b. Trace the empires of Portugal, Spain, England, and France in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. c. Trace the colonization of Australia by the United Kingdom. d. Explain the impact of European empire building in Africa and Asia on the outbreak of WWI. SS6H6 The student will analyze the impact of European exploration and colonization on various world regions. a. Identify the causes of European exploration and colonization; include religion, natural resources, a market for goods, and the contributions of Prince Henry the Navigator. b. Trace the empires of Portugal, Spain, England, and France in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. c. Trace the colonization of Australia by the United Kingdom. d. Explain the impact of European empire building in Africa and Asia on the outbreak of WWI.

3. Prince Henry the Navigator Prince of Portugal Established a school of navigation Sponsored many explorations to Africa seeking a route to India

5. Why did Europeans want to establish colonies?

6. Reasons for Exploration and Colonization To spread their religion A need for natural resources for industries A market for goods (a place to sell finished products) To spread their religion A need for natural resources for industries A market for goods (a place to sell finished products)

7. Use the maps provided to color the colonies of these countries on a world map. England Spain Portugal France Be sure to include a key (legend) on your map. Title your map “European Colonies.” Put your name on your map.

8. Exploration the investigation of unknown regions.

9. Colonization to establish a colony in another country; to settle:

10. Empire a group of nations or peoples ruled over by an emperor, empress, or other powerful sovereign or government:

11. Conflict a fight, battle, or struggle, especially a prolonged struggle; strife.

12. Holocaust any mass slaughter or reckless destruction of life.

13. Superpower an extremely powerful nation, especially one capable of influencing international events

14. Revolution an overthrow or and replacement of a government by the people.

15. Reunification the process of unifying or uniting countries

16. Depression an economic condition characterized by high unemployment, low output and investment, etc; a slump.

17. Cold War ntense economic, political, military, and ideological rivalry between nations, short of military conflict;

18. Colonies of Europe