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What where European explorers looking for when they found America?
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When did Columbus discovered America?
Christopher Columbus is generally credited with discovering America in 1492. It was his voyages that began the European expansion into and control over the American continents.
Why did the English come to America in 1607?
In 1607, some 100 men and boys sailing from England landed in present-day Virginia and founded Jamestown. Inspired by the success of Spanish explorers who had found gold in South America, these adventurers hoped to get rich.
Why did English come to America in 1607?
In 1607, some 100 men and boys sailing from England landed in present-day Virginia and founded Jamestown. Inspired by the success of Spanish explorers who had found gold in South America, these adventurers hoped to get rich.
What were the first adventurers to explore North America looking for?
Christopher Colombus was one of the first adventurers to explore North America. Christopher Colombus was looking for Asia but instead found a totally new land, America.
Why was Florida settled by the Spanish?
the spanish settled Florida to safeguard treasure fleets
Why was the voyage to the New World necessary?
Most explorers were not looking for a new world. They were looking for spices. Most of the explorers wanted to go to india, which is where the spices were. This is why when Christopher Columbus found America he called the people indians. He thought that he was in India
What are sites in Florida found by European explorers?
St Augustine
How did explorers change America?
they found new places in the world
Where did The name Indians come from in referance To native Americans?
Early European explorers were looking for an easier route to Asia and India. Believing the Earth was round, they thought they could travel west to get there. When they came to land, thinking they found India, they referred to the natives as Indians not realizing it was a different continent.
When was the northwest passage found?
It was never officially found. At least, it wasn't really what explorers were looking for
What resources did early explorers find in North America?
They had found gold.
What effect did the explorers have on north America?
without the explorers, America would never have been colonized. The "New World" would have never been found.
What happend once europeans realized Columbus had found a new land not a western route to India?
Many European explorers headed to the West once the finds of Columbus became known. Most countries sent explorers to both North and South America.
Who found the spices?
Pilgrims traveling to America found many spices, as well as explorers around East Asia.
What was introduced to north American by European Explorers?
European explorers introduced livestock, grain, grapes, sugar cane, onions, turnips, coffee beans and many plants and animals found in Europe, parts of Africa and parts of Asia.
What is the name of the shortcut from Europe to Asia through north America that the explorers never found?
turds
How was the President of the US in 1140?
No one. There was no such thing as the U.S. at the time, nor had European explorers even found the Americas yet.
