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Countries Exploring the “New World” and the Impact
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Three main countries explored:
Spain France England
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Why did Spain explore? New trade route to the far east Wealth God Gold
Glory
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What areas did Spain claim?
Mexico Central America Northern part of South America Florida
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What major settlements did Spain make?
St. Augustine Forts (missions) to keep the French out of Florida
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Impact of natives on Spain
Brought corn and potatoes back to the old world
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Impact Spain had on natives
Died from measles and smallpox Influenza and whooping cough Guns 40% in some areas wiped out
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Why did England explore?
Trade route New treasures New food
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What areas did England claim?
East coast of North America Part of Canada
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What major settlements did England make?
Jamestown, VA Gold for the king freedom
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Impact of natives on England
Corn White potatoes Sweet potatoes
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Impact England had on natives
Rye, Radishes, Beets, Sugar cane, Rice, Peaches, and Wheat Horses, Chickens, Pigs, Oxen, Sheep, Goats, and Cattle Destroyed land
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Why did France explore? New route treasure
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What areas did France claim?
Central part of North America Canada
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What major settlements did France make?
Quebec – used as a trading post with natives
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Impact of natives on France
Traded goods furs
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Impact France had on natives
Traded goods Helped some natives fight other tribes
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