5. Explain how interactions and trade with Europeans affected West Africa?

European Exploration Study Guide

Why did European countries compete for power in North America?

Economic—Gold, natural resources, and trade

Religious—Spread Christianity

Competitions for empire and belief in superiority of own culture

What were the obstacles faced by the explorers?

Poor maps and navigational tools

Disease and starvation

Fear of the unknown

Lack of adequate supplies

What were the accomplishments of the explorations?

Exchanged goods and ideas

Improved navigational tools and ships

Claimed territories

What regions of North America were explored and settled by France, England, and Spain?

Spain: Francisco Coronado claimed the Southwest of the present-day United States for Spain.

France: Samuel de Champlain established the French settlement of Québec. Robert La Salle claimed the Mississippi River Valley for France.

England: John Cabot explored eastern Canada.

What regions were explored by Portugal?

The Portuguese made voyages of discovery along the coast of West Africa.

How did the American Indians and Europeans interact with each other?

Spanish

Conquered and enslaved American Indians

Brought Christianity to the New World

Brought European diseases to American Indians

French

Established trading posts

Spread Christian religion

English

Established settlements and claimed ownership of land

Learned farming techniques from American Indians

Traded with American Indians

American Indians

Taught farming techniques to European settlers

Believed that land was to be used and shared but not owned

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