NEW WORLD DISCOVERY Big Blue Marble Planet discovered

NEW WORLD DISCOVERY Big Blue Marble: · Planet discovered in a new solar system · Same atmospheric conditions of earth · Primitive cultures/conditions have been discovered • # 1 - “Would you want to travel to this New World? If so, what would motivate you and others to make this journey? ” • # 2 - “If not, what would keep you from traveling to this New World and the adventure? ” 2/23/2021 1

15 th Century Colonial Exploration Causes Effects/Impacts • technology-ability to travel further • economics - traders want new and better trade routes • adventure, glory, and riches • missionizing - spread of religion (Christianity) • knowledge - curiosity of the world • competition with other 2/23/2021 nations - arms race • Settlements founded • mercantilism establishedtrade for the benefit of the mother country • conflicts with Native Americans • slavery introduced to Americas • cultural impacts - both positive and negative and on both cultures 2

NEW WORLD DISCOVERY Causes and Effects: · History is a study of relationships · Actions today will also trigger an impact for tomorrow • # 3 - “Which two causes had greater impacts, why? • # 4 - “What is the relationship between these three effects: settlements, mercantalism, and impact on Native Americans? ” 2/23/2021 3