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So it all begins from Europe…Europe needed to find a new way to get to
Asia to get away from the Ottoman EmpirePortugal was first to do it by sea
Around coast of AfricaSpain followed with Italian sailor,
Christopher ColumbusHe believed the earth was round and that the
earth was small enough he could just sail west to Asia
Landed in islands in the Caribbean Seacolumbus sets sail
France then followed Last to come over were the English
Why is it called “America”Columbus made 4 trips to “America”
all the while thinking it was Asia—a little confused….
In 1497 and 1503, Amerigo Vespucci (Italian) proved Columbus was wrong based on differences in plant and animal life
1507, a German mapmaker drew a new map of the world and labeled the new land as “America”
Well Why NOT go to America??Stories of gold and silverOthers wanted to spread the Christian faith or just be able to practice their faith freely
Rivalry between nations and a thirst for the glory
North America offered a lot for these explorers(Ch. 2 North America)
Label on your Ship Cause: WHY something happensCauses for Exploration1. Find a shorter way to the Far East (Indies) for trade
(spices),2. Wealth (GOLD & silver)3. Claim new lands for their countries4. Convert people to Christianity, (GOD)5. Adventure and notoriety, (GLORY)
Effect: WHAT occurred after something happensEffects of Exploration1. Settlement/Discovery of North America2. Expanded Knowledge of World Geography3. Development of trade4. Conflict with Native Americans5. The spread of disease6. Transfer of goods, foods, ideas and methods
Spain Builds an EmpireColumbus established Spain’s first settlements in
Cuba and Hispaniola to look for goldHe also granted his men the right to make Native
Americans work for themSpanish taught Native Americans Christianity in
exchangeConquistadors continued Westward for gold, God,
and gloryCortes conquers Mexico and the wealthy Aztec
civilization and tries to convert them to Catholicism
Pizarro travels to Peru to conquer the Incan people
Spain looted gold, silver, and jewels from the Native peoples of Peru
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