Question

How did issues of power, wealth and morality influence exploration and colonization in North America? Also give historical example of power, wealth and morality.

Answer 1

Prior trade with the Indies and competition from the Ottoman Empire led Portugal and Spain to seek out trade routes that they could control. Even though Vikings from Scandinavia had sailed to North America in the 900s, the rest of Europe had no idea.
When we describe power, wealth, and morality, we often connect power with politics, wealth is clearly money, and morality is often connected with religion. As we move forward in the unit, we will consider how Christopher Columbus’s voyages led to new exchanges between Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Spain established a large empire in the Americas.

Answer 2

#1) How did issues of power, wealth and morality influence exploration and colonization in North America?

Answer: The way that these issues influenced exploration and colonization in North America was that their exploration was fueled by the desire to obtain more wealth, ,more power(politics), and to spread their religion. European nations established colonies in North America for this reasons.

#2) Give historical example of power, wealth and morality.

Answer: French and British Military Conflict. During this time the French and the British empires were in a struggle for control of Lake Champlain. The reason being that it was a strategic highway with access into the interior of the Northeast.

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