Exploration

We have learned about two different explorers from different countries. Now, it is time to think about exploration. Use what you have learned from these important historical people and think about the idea of exploring.You are going to be writing an essay very soon in Canadian Studies, but you are going to first think about the topics.

Topics1. Exploration is important for countries.

2. Exploration can create conflict and misunderstanding.

Your job today:

Can you find three different pictures to show how exploration is important for countries? Explain each one carefully in 5-8 sentences. Each picture should show a different perspective on why exploration is important.Remember to record where you got your picture.

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Exploration is very important for countries.Why?look at this map.Look at a map of world.None lands was drawn on them without exploration.The exploration is important for countries, because it can help to find some new lands.For instance,Jacques Cartier claimed what is now Canada for France.John Cabot also discovered the “New Founde Landes” which now is know as Newfoundland for England.In another word,the exploration can always collect lands for the country.The land is a symbol of powerful and prosperous of a country, so the exploration which can help to find lands is very important for countries.

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The is a picture about fair trade.By learning 'fur trade',i suddenly realized that fair trade is very useful for a country.Both sides of people in a trade can get what they want.For example,the European find North American people by exploration, they doing trade.They use some tools that they have so much or they do not need to trade furs.They can sell furs on anther place to get more money,so that they can have a better life.Once the people of the country get a good life, the country must be very strong.For this reason, the exploration is important for countries because it can lead the prosperous of trade.

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This is a treasure map.The point i want to show is exploration is very important to countries because it can always give countries goods and treasure.John Cabot reached Newfoundland's Grand Banks by exploration , and he bring cods for his country.This is a good example for this point.When we explore, we always find something that is useful, that can make our life better, that can give our country power, make it more prosperous.That is why exploration is important for counties.
Bonus
Answer the same questions for topic #2