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What did explorers take with them?
Explorers typically took resources that were new or hard to come by. The early explorers from Europe to the Americas took gold or silver in an attempt to gain financial support to continue their adventures. Other explorers such as Lewis and Clark brought back information that previously had only been known to Native people or trappers - one example being beaver furs.
How were horses brought to America?
There were ancient horses native to the Americas, but they went extinct prior to human civilizations being founded. The current mustang population of the American West, the Chincoteague Ponies and other feral horse populations are all descendants of horses and ponies brought over by the European explorers, settlers and conquistadors.
Who was involved in the Columbian Exchange?
The Columbian Exchange involved the trade of slaves, corn, and horses. The only two countries involved were Europe and Africa. The Americas were still considered colonies.
What was the worst disaster to affect 14th century Europe?
The greatest disaster to affect 14th century Europe decimated 25% of the population. The Black Death, as it was known, claimed its victims with no respect to wealth or social status. The causes of the plague wouldn't be understood for many years so it was feared as only the unknown can be.
What did the Townshend Acts say?
The Townshend Acts were designed to help the British control the Colonists through taxation. They placed taxes on goods purchased in Europe that were sent to the Americas. There were taxes placed on several items including paint, paper, and tea.
Which was unknown in Europe before European explorers visited the Americas?
tomatoes
Was onions unknown in Europe explorers when visited the Americas?
No. The onion is believed to have originated in Asia, but they grew wild on every continent.
Which was unknown in Europe before European explores visited America?
tomatoes
Are European explorers explorers that came from Europe?
Viking Leif Ericson was the first European explorer who visited New York in 1000 A.D. Other famous European explorers to New York include John Cabot of Italy, Jacques Cartier of France, and Henry Hudson of England.
Continent from which the explorers came?
The explorers came from Europe.
The continent to which most Renaissance explorers hoped to find a route?
Explorers were looking for Antarctica. Explorers stumbled upon the Americas on accident, and the continents of Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia were known prior.
How did the explorers contribute to the development of Europe?
how did explorers contribute to the development of europe
When was the christian church founded in America?
From Christopher Columbus in 1492, almost all explorers who came to the Americas from Europe were Christian, so it basically started in 1492.
Did the Romans eat potatos?
No, the Romans did not eat potatoes. The potato was introduced in the Americas from Europe in much later times.
Who made the first tomato sauce?
Most likely natives of the pre-Columbus Americas (including the Caribbean) as the tomato plant was indigenous to the Americas and unknown in Europe and elsewhere until that time.
What continent were the old world explorers from?
The explorers were from Europe.
Why and which Continent used to be known as the dark Continent?
People from Europe, Australia, and the Americas used to call Africa the "dark continent." There were two reasons. One, was that it was very difficult for explorers who went there, and many of them died of illnesses such as yellow fever and malaria. Second, was because most of the continent was unknown as a result of that difficulty in exploration.
