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Discovery and Colonization

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    The Age of Exploration, European Colonialism, European Imperialism and its consequences.
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  • What motivated explorers to go on expeditions?
    Desire for wealth, power and religion aim (Gold, Glory and God).
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  • Where was considered to be "The New World"?
    The Americas.
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  • Where was the "Old World"?
    Europe, Asia and African countries.
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  • What are the two types of Colonialism?
    Settlement and Exploitation.
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  • What are some of the consequences of Colonialism?
    Environmental degradation, the spread of disease, economic instability, ethnic rivalries and many forms of inequalities.
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  • Explain Settler Coloniasm.
    It's a colony where people leave their homes behind due to political, economical or religious motives to settle in a new place and build a home.
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  • Explain Explotation Colonialism.
    It's a colony where explorers from another country take control, administrate and explore the new land.
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  • Which technology improvements happened during the Age of Exploration?
    Strong fast ships, canons, astrolabe, magnetic compass, detailed and precise maps.
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  • Great part of American was colonized by England. The Americas were divided into 13 colonies. What were some of the economical activities performed?
    There was fishing, fur trading, farming, whaling, textile factory, etc.
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