God, Glory, Gold
Definition
These are often referred to as three main motivations for European exploration during the Age of Discovery. "God" refers to spreading Christianity; "Glory" refers to personal fame and national prestige; "Gold" refers to wealth through trade and conquests.
Related terms
Age of Exploration: A period from about 1400 CE until 1700 CE when Europeans explored Africa, Asia, and America largely driven by God, Glory, Gold motives.
Colonialism: The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.
Mercantilism: An economic theory that trade generates wealth and is stimulated by the accumulation of profitable balances, which a government should encourage by means of protectionism.
"God, Glory, Gold" appears in:
Subjects (1)
AP Human Geography
Study guides (1)
AP US History - 1.3 European Exploration in the Americas
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