Henry the Navigator By: Ra’breekia, Karol
Standard SS6H6.a • Identify the causes of European colonization include religion, natural resources, a market for goods and the contributions of Henry the Navigator.
Essential Questions? • 1) How did Europe explanation impact European development? • 2) What factors including the contributions of Price Henry the Navigator influenced European nations to began overseas exploration?
Who is Henry the Navigator? • Henry was born in 1394. Henry was the son of King Joao in Portugal, Spain. He was famous for voyages and discoveries that he financed. He was also the Governor of the Order of Christ in 1420. He died in the year of 1460. his goal was to find a route to the rich spice trade of the Indies and to explore the west coast of Africa. He was the first person to start colonization. In other words Portugal was the first
Henry the navigator!
What religion was he? • He was Roman Catholic. He came to America for gold and other resources. He created the Wheelock pistol. He wanted to stop Islam so he can spread Christianity. He was a Christian and wanted everyone else to be one.
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