Early Explorers

We discovered that the Americas are the result of the early European explorers. We know that it was an "accident" to how the land got "discovered". There were many horrendous things done by many to the natives, and planting a flag for another country still baffles us, but the Americas of today were shaped but these and more events. We cannot argue that these explorers were brave and adventurous. With the help of better navigational tools, vessels, crews, financial sponsors, and inventions (printing press), explorers set sail across uncharted territory and endured the treacherous weathers. It was their will to find a new route to Cathay, present day China, that led to them "finding" many other things, animals and peoples instead. Above all, it was confirmed that our planet was round and that Europe, Asia, and Africa were not the only continents of our earth. It expanded the thinking of all peoples. 

It was amazing to see all your learning come together in your wonderful projects. The details, creativity, and thoroughness was truly 5th grade work and beyond. I am very proud of your hard work!

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