WHS.SS.7.A
Analyze the causes of European expansion from 1450 to 1750.
World History Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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causesEuropean expansion1450 to 1750
Skills
- analyze (causes of European expansion 1450-1750) #dok3
- identify (key factors leading to European expansion) #dok1
- explain (the relationships between causes and expansion outcomes) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can list key causes leading to European expansion between 1450 and 1750. #dok1
- I can summarize major reasons for European exploration during the 1450-1750 period. #dok1
- I can explain how various causes influenced European actions and decisions. #dok2
- I can analyze the interconnectedness of political, economic, religious, and technological causes for European expansion. #dok3
- I can evaluate the significance of different causes in leading to European global exploration and expansion. #dok3
Big Ideas
- European expansion from 1450 to 1750 was driven by a complex interplay of political, economic, religious, and technological factors.
- Understanding the causes of European expansion reveals how global interactions, trade, and colonization shaped the modern world.
Essential Questions
- What were the main factors that motivated European nations to expand between 1450 and 1750?
- How did political, economic, and religious goals influence European expansion?
- What technological advancements enabled Europeans to explore distant parts of the world?
- In what ways were the causes of European expansion interconnected?
- How did different causes impact various European countries during this period?