Do you think that European expansion to the "New World" was primarily motivated by a concern for economic gain, religious conversion, or simple curiosity? Justify your choice
What will be an ideal response?
All three were involved, but the primary motive was economic. Consider: the Spanish monarchs' excitement over Columbus's report of gold; conquistadores' expectation of personal and national wealth; European exploitation of Native Americans and African slaves to produce wealth; English use of profit-seeking trading companies to establish colonies; Dutch and French emphasis on trade profits with Native Americans.
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a. American Railway Union b. Knights of Labor c. American Federation of Labor d. Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steelworkers
Who laid the foundations for Russia's elementary schools?
A) Ivan B) Peter C) Feodor D) Catherine