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Describe life in Europe at the time the explorations of the New World began. Which experiences might have contributed to the willingness of Europeans to get involved in colonization?

Compare the development of England's colonies in New England to those in the South. What were their similarities? What were their major differences?

Explain how and why American slavery developed as it did. Why were indentured servants not employed as they had been in the past?

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The expert describes life in Europe at the time the explorations of the New World began. The experiences which might have contributed the willingness of Europeans to get involved in colonization are determined.

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Subject: History Topic: U.S. History to 1877 Level: Year 4
US History
Describe life in Europe at the time the explorations of the New World began
- Europe was coming out of the Middle Ages, had entered the Renaissance and there was a growing merchant class. With the renaissance there was a new questioning of religion, and new interest in science.

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