Slide 1European Exploration 1492-1700 Essential Questions How did the impact of Europeans in the “New World” change the course of Texas history? What motivated the Europeans…

Spanish Exploration Main Idea: Spain desired to establish an empire in the Americas in the 1500s and 1600s. Explorers began to map out the region and tales of gold, gems,…

Explorers & Settlements Standard 8-1: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the settlement of South Carolina and the United States by Native Americans, Europeans,…

SOL 3.3 â 3.5 In the 1400âs, many Europeans began to explore the world. A European is a person from one of the countries in Europe. An explorer is someone who travels seeking…

JEOPARDY Credits Answer Started the FIRST library and fire department. Question Who is Benjamin Franklin? Answer FIRST African American major league baseball player. Question…

European Exploration 1492-1700 Essential Questions How did the impact of Europeans in the âNew Worldâ change the course of Texas history? What motivated the Europeans to…

Explorers & Settlements Chapter 4 Explorers & Settlements Chapter 4 Standard 8-1: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the settlement of South Carolina…

Explorer: Columbus (1492) Known for: Disovering West Indies/Hispanola Why in Texas? He wasnât! He was trying to reach India/China. Impact of Expedition: Failure â he didnât…

Spanish Exploration Main Idea: Spain desired to establish an empire in the Americas in the 1500s and 1600s. Explorers began to map out the region and tales of gold, gems,…

JEOPARDY Credits Answer Started the FIRST library and fire department. Question Who is Benjamin Franklin? Answer FIRST African American major league baseball player. Question…