Exploration and the Age of Discovery
Students will investigate the motivations, technologies, and consequences of European voyages of exploration during the Renaissance period.
Key Questions
- Explain the economic and political motivations behind European exploration.
- Analyze the role of new navigational technologies in facilitating long-distance voyages.
- Evaluate the immediate and long-term impacts of European exploration on indigenous cultures.
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