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Motives for European Exploration: Wealth, Trade, and Empire
Explain the economic, political, and religious motivations that drove European voyages to the Americas.
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European Exploration and Colonial America
4th Grade · Social-studies · US-WI-SS
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Explore early European voyages, interactions with Indigenous peoples, and the growth of the diverse Thirteen Colonies.
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SS.Hist4Wisconsin Social Studies Standards · 4th GradeWisconsin students will evaluate a variety of primary and secondary sources to interpret the historical context, intended audience, purpose, or author’s point of view (Historical Methodology).
Hist4.aWisconsin Social Studies Standards · 4th GradeHistorical context