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    BOOM!! That is going to be the sound of your brain when I tell you why all explorers traveled. Most past explorers traveled for money, knowledge, and land possession. Most modern explorers traveled to do what most people thought was impossible. They traveled for these reasons because, past explorers did not know much about the world or if there was anything else. Also since technology is so advanced, when modern explorers found or did something that wasn't done yet most people thought what they…

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    and day two students will be asked to fill out “Explorers of Early California Retrieval Chart, 1542-1603” as they read about the explorers of California they will fill out the chart which consist of the explorer’s obstacles, goals, and accomplishments. For day three students will also fill out a KWL chart before and after reading the informational article. On day four, students…

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    Christopher Columbus’s journey, historians depict him as any European other explorer during the same era, someone who is very religious and patriotic. The West was a new territory that the Europeans never thought of venturing to, but once discovering the West Indies and all that it has to offer, more explorers started to claim the land and settle there in the name of their respective Kings and Queens. Since the explorers at the time sought to colonize and spread the religion rather than to wipe…

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    world. With so many advances many debates have arisen centuries after this great time period. One of the common debates is to whether we should consider Europeans throughout the 15th to 17th century, explorers, missionaries, or conquerors. Although numerous historians of great knowledge may consider explorers of the sixteenth and seventeenth to fit under these broad categories, Europeans such as Hernan Cortes as well as Francisco Pizarro should be viewed as conquerors. To be able to classify…

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    "Seach for ancient Civilizations", I have concluded that the most advanced technology for researchers and explorers today is found in Harriet Jane Caldwell's piece. Caldwell talks about the job of hurricane hunters, weather disocveries, and other important pieces of technology that we use each and every day. Now, what makes this passage include the most adavanced technology for reserachers, explorers, and you? Passage one, "Treasure Hunters", talks about treasure discoveries undersea. Many…

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    The New World had many encounters, but two remarkable interactions with natives and explorers are that of Christopher Columbus and Hernando Cortes. Christopher Columbus was on orders from the King of Spain to travel a new route to find India and introduce them to a new religion. In 1492, Columbus reached what he thought was India; however, he was mistaken so now it is known as the West Indies because of this belief. At the beginning of the 16th century, Cortes set sail for Meso-America also for…

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    pirate ships. They were mainly used for fishing. The Caravel was from 50 to 200 tons. These ships were cheap and you could get them in shape for working very easily. They were known for their speed and maneuverability. So these ships were used by explorers to explore.This ship came was developed/came in use during the 16th century. The Galleon was developed from ships such as the Caravel and Carrack. These ships were known for their ability to change during different circumstances. So if you had…

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    Critics discussed the fact that columbus sent thousands of men to death but, columbus was the discoverer of western civilization’s cures, science , and technology. Christopher columbus was an european explorer sent to discover the new world but there were many explorers before columbus sailed. these explorers discovered america and several other areas of civilization.Critics say he should not be celebrated for discovering America but some people disagree because the found an area of land which…

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    Marco Polo Research Paper

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    Marco polo the greatest explorer ever the world's greatest explorer was Marco Polo. Known for his travels to China, the book he wrote about his expeditions, The Travels of Marco Polo, and his sharing of Asian Spices, marked him as a great influence in the13th century and beyond. Despite his enduring fame, very little was known about the personal life of Marco Polo.Marco Polo explored most of Asia and some of the Middle East. Marco Polo didn't travel alone, he had his father and uncle with him.…

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    Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer tried to find a new route to Asia, but instead he found a whole new continent. This period is also known as the “Age of Discovery” because people desired to find new route and resources. Sponsored by Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand, Columbus made a total of four voyages and believed until his death that he found Asia. Columbus describe the “indians” as simple, understanding and liberal, but also as very timid and fearful. Explorers The…

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