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Unlocking History: Discovering Exploration, Mercantilism, and Colonial Wealth

This game immerses players in the era of European exploration, enigma, and commerce in the New World. From navigating the intricacies of mercantilism to understanding the Encomienda system, participants will engage in critical thinking about historical events like the defeat of the Spanish Armada and the dynamics of colonization. Explore key facts about trading, trapping, and the contributions of various European nations, including the Dutch, French, and Portuguese. Are you ready to reveal your knowledge of history and become an expert in exploration strategies?

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Unlocking History: Discovering Exploration, Mercantilism, and Colonial Wealth

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  1. Welcome to Explorers Look Outward Review Game!

  2. Who am I and where am I from? • I bought the Island of Manhattan from the Native Americans.

  3. Peter Minuit

  4. Monsoons!

  5. Which Country am I? • We sought riches from the sea and furs and the courier de bois live with Native Americans to learn trapping skills.

  6. France!

  7. Definition What is mercantilism?

  8. Mercantilism • Belief that the colonies existed to make their home countries wealthy and powerful.

  9. Definition • What is the Encomienda system?

  10. The right to demand labor or taxes from Native Americans living on the land

  11. Question • How did both the Dutch and the French make money in the new world?

  12. Trapping and trading furs

  13. Question Time • What was the most important result in the defeat of the Spanish armada by the English fleet?

  14. It opened the door for other countries to colonize in North America

  15. Place these events in order • European Exploration • Crusades • Protestant Reformation • Judaism and Christianity • Increased European trade with the Middle East

  16. Judaism and Christianity • Crusades • Increased trade between Europe and the Middle East • Protestant Reformation • European exploration

  17. Question time • The Columbian trade happened between which two hemispheres?

  18. Eastern and western

  19. Which Country am i? • They led the way in exploration going East around Africa to the East Indies. They also established a sailing school.

  20. Portugal!

  21. Name three things • That Europeans brought to the new world

  22. Horses • Swine • Cattle • Sugarcane • Peaches • Coffee beans • grains

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