Conclusion
During the 15th and 16th centuries, European explorers not only discovered many new lands, but also changed the understanding of the shape of the world. In some circumstances, these explorers were inspired by their search for knowledge, while others were in pursuit of riches. Either way, they pushed the limits of the worlds boundaries, expanding their own countries wealth and empire.
John Cabot, Samuel de Champlain, Christopher Columbus, Jacques Cartier, Henry Hudson, and Giovanni da Verrazano all played an important part in the history and expansion of New York State. By the end of this WebQuest you should have learned through your research and your classmates presentations why each of these explorers was vital in New York history and how each contributed to its growth.
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John Cabot, Samuel de Champlain, Christopher Columbus, Jacques Cartier, Henry Hudson, and Giovanni da Verrazano all played an important part in the history and expansion of New York State. By the end of this WebQuest you should have learned through your research and your classmates presentations why each of these explorers was vital in New York history and how each contributed to its growth.
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