What were some of the motives for exploration and expansion at that time? who led these expeditions? what were some of the consequences of expansion for native groups and peoples? when they were alive, many explorers were hailed as brave heroes for charting the unknown. but some people today have been critical of these individuals. what is your opinion of explorers and their voyages during the first global age?

It can be summarize in 3 Gs - God Gold and Glory. Some famous expeditions are Ferdinand Magellan's expedition who circumnavigate the world and Christopher Columbus' expedition who unintentionally discover America. The consequences are the removing and colonize native people and expansion of European nations around the world. My opinion is that they played a big role in our history and we should appreciate the contributions they gave.