A Crossroads Resource

Unit II: CONTACT: EUROPE AND AMERICA MEET: 1492 - 1673

Question/Problem 2: Describe the reasons for and the outcomes of the European explorers between 1492 and 1673.


Exploration Policy Group Chart

Directions: Complete the exploration policy chart shown below. Each country's policy should be inferred from the three explorers researched.

		EUROPEAN EXPLORATION POLICIES

		Spain		France		England/Netherlands	
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Goals		


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Location 
Explored

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Contact
with
Indians

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Results



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1.  What were the similarities and differences among the European goals? 



2. What were the similarities and differences among the locations explored
by each country? 



3. If you were an Indian, which European country would you want to have
contact with and why? 



4. Assess whether or not each country achieved its goals.  Defend your
answers. 



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