Name the three areas of the Americas mentioned in the video.

North America, Central America, South America

The video mentions that some historical accounts may not be completely accurate. Why is this the case?

Historical accounts have been passed down, and historians are still learning more as new discoveries are made.

A voyage is a long journey, especially by sea or in space.

Grade 8th Grade · Social Studies · 80 min

i can explain why explorers traveled across the ocean using amplify's ckla, 2nd edition unit 8 lesson 1

Kurt Nilsson · 2:58

Unit 9 Lesson 1 Core Connections

3 key concepts

1
We live on the continent of North America, and you will be learning about European explorers who traveled to different parts of the Americas.
2
People from Spain are often referred to as Spaniards, and you will hear this word throughout the unit.
3
Non-fiction writing deals with facts about real people and real events.

6 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Quick comprehension check

“According to the video, what are some reasons Spaniards and other Europeans explored unfamiliar areas?”

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