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Between what continents did Europeans explore and eventually trade?
Europe, Africa, and North and South America
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Which countries began exploration during the Age of Discovery?
Portugal, Spain, France, England, and the Netherlands
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What was the primary motivation for European exploration?
Gaining wealth thought trade with Asia
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How did Europeans discover the New World?
Sailing west trying to find a water route to the Orient
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What developments from the Renaissance aided European nations in the race for riches?
Improved ship designs and better navigational instruments
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For what did the Europeans initially expect to trade with the Asians?
Silk and spices
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Which European country conquered parts of South America and southern North America, and gained great wealth form gold?
Spain
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Which European country developed a successful fur trade in the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Valley?
France
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Other than gaining wealth, what other reasons did Europeans have to explore?
Spreading Christianity and gain glory for their country
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What was the Columbian Exchange?
Europe, Africa, and the Americas exchanged goods, people, and ideas
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What kinds of goods came to the Americas through the exchange?
Grains, tropical fruits, coffee, and livestock
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What movement became the largest forced migration in history?
Africans to the New World as slaves
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