Why Europe Explored the World
aligned to Ap Modern World
Learning Objective
I can identify the political, economic, and social factors that drove European exploration from 1450 to 1750.
Lesson Flow
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EUROPEAN Exploration [AP World History Review] Unit 4 Topic 2
Heimler's History
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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States sponsored maritime exploration from 1450-1750 due to gold, God, and glory.
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The Portuguese established a trading-post empire by claiming small amounts of land at strategic locations to create a monopoly over the spice trade.
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The Spanish sponsored Christopher Columbus to find a new westward route to Asia and to look for gold and silver.
Practice
7 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Name one political, one economic, and one social reason that drove European states to sponsor maritime exploration between 1450 and 1750.”
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