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European Exploration of the New World: Journey to the Americas

Discover how Europeans ventured to the New World, led by figures like Marco Polo and Christopher Columbus, seeking new sea routes to Asia. Explore the impact of the Columbian Exchange on the exchange of plants, animals, and diseases between hemispheres. Learn about the motivations behind sailing west and the advancements in technology that enabled European sailors to voyage further than ever before.

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European Exploration of the New World: Journey to the Americas

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  1. How did Europeans get here anyway? Europe Explores the New World

  2. Marco Polo • Venetian merchant (store owner from Venice, Italy) who traveled through Asia • Introduced Europeans to awesome things in Asia: Spices, teas, porcelain and COTTON and SILK

  3. Why Sail West? • European merchants wanted to find a new sea route to Asia. Prince Henry the Navigator, Encouraged European exploration to other countries. New technology allowed European sailors to sail further than ever before. (No longer had to hug the coastline)

  4. Christopher Columbus • Italian sailor who thought he could get to Asia by sailing West. • Spain paid for his trip • Accidentally discovered the Americas.

  5. Columbian Exchange • The exchange of plants, animals, and diseases between the Eastern and Western hemispheres.

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