Why did Europeans search for new land The

Why did Europeans search for new land? The 3 G’s: Causes of Exploration

Definition: Europeans were in search of unclaimed gold and riches Reason: wanted to find new trade routes, wanted to claim the natural resources (and hopefully treasure) of the New World Impact: New settlers began to harvest natural resources (ex. Fishing, lumber, new plants) to send back to the Mother countries of Europe

• Definition: Wanted to convert the native people to the “right” religion *convert=change • Reason: God would reward them for spreading their faith • Impact: In search of religious tolerance, people left England for the New World (ex. Pilgrims, Puritans, Quakers, and Catholics)

• Definition: Explorers had hopes of fame for themselves and their country • Reason: Creating new colonies meant adding territory to their country…more land=more money=more power! • Impact: Beginning of the 13 Colonies. New settlements are founded all along the Atlantic coastline

• In one complete sentence answer the following: Why did the European explorers come to the New World? • Use the same words in the question to help you form your answer. • Do not use the words God, Glory or Gold in your answer • Put your sticky note on my desk (with your name on it) when you are finished.