1. Who was the first European to explore Georgia?
2. What were explorers looking for in Georgia? Did they find it?
3. What were the three main reasons Spain gave for exploration?
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b.
c.
4. How did Spanish exploration of Georgia negatively impact Native Americans? List at least three ways.
a.
b.
c.
1. The first European to explore Georgia was Hernando de Soto.
2. Explorers were looking for various things in Georgia, including gold, wealth, new trade routes, and potential colonization opportunities. They did find some of what they were looking for, such as gold in small quantities, but overall their initial expectations were not fully met.
3. The three main reasons Spain gave for exploration were to spread Christianity, gain wealth and power, and expand their empire.
a. To spread Christianity and convert indigenous peoples to Catholicism.
b. To gain wealth through the discovery of valuable resources, such as gold and silver.
c. To expand their empire and establish colonies, thus increasing Spanish dominance.
4. Spanish exploration of Georgia negatively impacted Native Americans in several ways:
a. Many Native Americans were enslaved and forced into labor by the Spanish colonizers.
b. The introduction of European diseases, such as smallpox, led to devastating epidemics among Native American populations.
c. The encroachment and colonization of Native American lands by the Spanish disrupted traditional ways of life and led to conflict and displacement.