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Seven Reasons for Exploration
1. Wealth- Many people explored in order to find their fortune.
2. Curiosity- People wondered who and what else was out there in the world.
3. National Pride- Many people explored to claim new lands for their country
and become national heroes.
4. Religion- Some explorers went on pilgrimages to spread Christianity.
5. Better Trade Routes- Many people explored to find faster and cheaper ways
to foreign countries.
6. Fame- Some people wanted to go down as a great name in history.
7. Foreign Goods- People wanted to bring back spices and jewels that could not
be found in their own country.
“Wet Cats Never Read Books For Friends” or Wealth,
Curiosity, National Pride, Religion, Better Trade Routes,
Fame, Foreign Goods.
CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT
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Came from England
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Wanted to establish a colony in North America
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Wanted to discover riches
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Wanted to colonize Virginia
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Wanted to find a western sea route to Asia
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Lacked supplies. Indians were a threat.
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Was the sea captain of the expedition that settled in Jamestown with John
Smith
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Made 4 additional journeys to bring more people to Jamestown.
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Was one of the first men to reach the Fall Line of the James River
JACQUES CARTIER
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Came from France
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Wanted to find a northwest passage to Asia
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Wanted to colonize the New World
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Many crew members died from scurvy
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Explored the St. Lawrence River Valley (near Quebec, Canada)
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Gave France a North American claim
JUAN PONCE DE LEON
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Came from Spain
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Wanted to discover riches and land to conquer
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Searched for the Fountain of Youth
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Poor weather, Indians and poor maps were obstacles
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First Europeans to land in Florida (St. Augustine) for Spain
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
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Sailed for Spain
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Wanted to prove the world was round
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Wanted to find a western sea route to Asia
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Wanted to trade with Indians for spices
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Small ships and bad weather were obstacles that blocked his route
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Famous for discovering the New World (landed in San Salvador)
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First European to discover a sea route to America