Unit 2
Exploration & Colonization
Reasons for Exploration & Early Colonization
Physical & Human Geography of the Colonial Regions
Economics of the Colonial Regions
Representative Government & Its Growth
We're now on Age of Contact (Unit 3)
Exploration & Colonization
Reasons for Exploration & Early Colonization
Physical & Human Geography of the Colonial Regions
Economics of the Colonial Regions
Representative Government & Its Growth
England, France and Spain
England - commercial profit / escape religious persecution. (GLORY)
France - focus on fur trading. (GOLD)
Spain - establish Catholic or religious missions. (GOD)
Exploration and Colonization
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Essential Questions:
What are the colonial regions? What are the 13 colonies, according to regions?
Essential Question: What were the reasons European explorers came to America?