It is hard to imagine that America did not “exist” to the ancient civilizations centuries ago. This first discovery of America by the Vikings was in approximately 1000 A.D. They first established a colony in Greenland and later went to discover Labrador, Newfoundland, and the Baffin Islands. Later on the Spanish explorer, Christopher Columbus was the first explorer to land in the Bahamas, thus leading the frenzy between countries to gain new territory. The exploration of America not only brought the discoveries of new natural resources and foods, but it also changed the world economically, socially, and politically.
Economics were greatly changed with the discovery of America. The birth rate was growing rapidly in Europe, so it was essential …show more content…
The first was Giovanni de Verrazano. He was commissioned in 1524 to discover a Northwest passage through North America to India. Not far behind him was Jaques Cartier who explored the St. Lawrence river as far as present-day Montreal. Jean Ribault headed an expedition that explored the St. Johns river area in Florida. France’s last explorer was Samuel de Champlain. He built a fort in Quebec and explored the area north to Port Royal, Nova Scotia, and to south Cape Cod. All the explorations France had led to the formation of New France which later became present day Quebec. Although it had freezing conditions, was sparsely populated, and had no gold or silver, it still brought money to the French. With its expansive fur business and major trading posts with the Native Americans, it was not completely …show more content…
Not only was it the birth of numerous new countries and people groups, it was also the birth of a new way of life that was exciting and adventurous. Natural resources were found in abundance, and quite a few people called these new lands their homes. Although these new lands brought great joy and adventures to numerous people, it brought great sorrow and sickness for the Native Americans and other Native people groups. The slave trade also began as a result of this discovery. Overall, the exploration of America not only changed the world but the people living in it. The colonization and exploration changed the world politically, socially, and economically. So much so, that some effects are still seen to date such as: racial inequality, religious freedom, American innovations and ingenuity, and most of all, the United States of America’s place as one of the most powerful nations of the
Economics were greatly changed with the discovery of America. The birth rate was growing rapidly in Europe, so it was essential …show more content…
The first was Giovanni de Verrazano. He was commissioned in 1524 to discover a Northwest passage through North America to India. Not far behind him was Jaques Cartier who explored the St. Lawrence river as far as present-day Montreal. Jean Ribault headed an expedition that explored the St. Johns river area in Florida. France’s last explorer was Samuel de Champlain. He built a fort in Quebec and explored the area north to Port Royal, Nova Scotia, and to south Cape Cod. All the explorations France had led to the formation of New France which later became present day Quebec. Although it had freezing conditions, was sparsely populated, and had no gold or silver, it still brought money to the French. With its expansive fur business and major trading posts with the Native Americans, it was not completely …show more content…
Not only was it the birth of numerous new countries and people groups, it was also the birth of a new way of life that was exciting and adventurous. Natural resources were found in abundance, and quite a few people called these new lands their homes. Although these new lands brought great joy and adventures to numerous people, it brought great sorrow and sickness for the Native Americans and other Native people groups. The slave trade also began as a result of this discovery. Overall, the exploration of America not only changed the world but the people living in it. The colonization and exploration changed the world politically, socially, and economically. So much so, that some effects are still seen to date such as: racial inequality, religious freedom, American innovations and ingenuity, and most of all, the United States of America’s place as one of the most powerful nations of the