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Motives for Exploration: Gold, God, and Glory

4th Grade·Social-studies·US-WI-SS

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Explain the economic, religious, and political motivations driving European overseas exploration.

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European Exploration and Early Settlements

4th Grade · Social-studies · US-WI-SS

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Analyze the causes, routes, technologies, encounters, and consequences of European voyages to the Americas.

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SS.Hist4.b.eWisconsin Social Studies Standards · 4th Grade

Identify the intended audience for whom the primary or secondary source was created.

SS.Hist4.b.iWisconsin Social Studies Standards · 4th Grade

Describe the significance of the intended audience of a primary or secondary source.