This unit (Chapter 3) focuses on early European explorations of the Americas from the 1400s to about the 1700s. It discusses the various explorers from Italy, Spain, and France the most. More important than the names and origins of the explorers are the reasons behind the explorations. Why did they risk so much to travel on these long trips? Why didn't they come earlier? How did these voyages affect the natives of these locations?
Below are some links that the students will use in class for various discussions.
Below are some links that the students will use in class for various discussions.
Interactive Maps
Early Explorers