This PowerPoint looks at the reasons the Europeans began exploring and eventually colonizing the world. The competition between European countries for distant markets, gold, God, and the glory. It also looks at Prince Henry the Navigator who started a school for navigation and was responsible for Portugal becoming the leader in exploration. Finally, it examines the empires that each European country had established around the world.
This is my sixth year teaching middle school. I have taught sixth grade Earth Science and Social Studies. I enjoy creating visually interesting and creative lessons.