European Exploration and the Invasion of the Americas

5 main factors of the roots of exploration

Economic, political, religious, and technology

Roots of Exploration: 3 facts about the economic factor

1. The pope wanted seize the land of Christ

   1. So he created the crusades to attack Muslims living there

   2. Many people found the Muslims were finding valued goods

   3. Silk Road used to access those goods

2. Marco Polo- European who went to China, came back to Europe and wrote about what he saw.

3. Trade was expensive and unreliable

Roots of Exploration: 4 facts about the political factor

1. Rise of the merchant class

2. Rise of the nation state- countries uniting

   1. Rivals created

3. Colonies made outside your country made it secured

4. King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella supported Christopher Columbus’ exploration

Roots of Exploration: 3 facts about the religious factor

1. Church came w/missionaries and priests

2. Wanted to expose Christianity to those who were never aware of it

3. Explorers often had missionaries with them

Roots of Exploration: 3 facts about the technology factor

1. Astro blade- navigate the stars

2. Better ship-deeper drafts; better for sea

3. Cannons

One way that can make your nation wealthy

Colonies