AP U.S. History / Unit 1: Period 1: 1491–1607

1.3 European Exploration in the Americas

3 practice questions

Notes

Europeans explored for God, gold and glory: new trade routes to Asia, wealth, and spreading Christianity. Improved technology (caravels, compass, astrolabe) and strong monarchies made voyages possible.

Practice

A main motive for early European exploration:

Technology that helped European exploration:

Columbus's voyage in 1492 was sponsored by:

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