3-2.1
Standard 3-2: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the exploration and settlement of South Carolina and the United States.
3-2.1 Explain the motives behind the exploration of South Carolina by the English, the Spanish, and the French, including the idea of “for king and country.”(G, P, E, H)
It Is Essential For Students To Know:
- European explorers wanted to find a shorter route to the spices of Asia and to find gold, silver, precious metals or other valuables such as furs.
- The Spanish, French and English monarchs were also interested in expanding their empires by acquiring new land. Monarchs promoted exploration and settlement so that their country could be richer and more powerful than their European rivals.
- Explorers were sent out to claim new lands for “king and country”. Merchants and missionaries wanted to expand their knowledge of the world and to spread Christianity.
- Students need to know the geographic location of England, Spain, and France in relation to the New World.
It Is Not Essential For Students To Know
- Students do not need to know the details of various voyages.
3-2.1 Links To Information For Teachers