European explorers came to the Western Hemisphere for power, gold, glory, and to spread Christianity. Their arrival impacted Native Americans greatly - they brought diseases, forced Native Americans from their lands, converted many to Christianity, enslaved some in mines or on farms, introduced new resources through the Columbian Exchange, and educated or provided horses and weapons to some Native Americans. This document outlines a four paragraph essay structure to discuss the reasons for European exploration in the Americas and how it impacted indigenous populations.
