wednesday, march 2, 2011.. the us does not have an official language. many people in this country...

Wednesday, March 2, 2011.

The US does not have an official language. Many people in this country believe, English should be our official language. What do you think? What would be the pros and cons of

having English as our official language?

Read page 192 “How are the Americas linked to Africa?”

Answer the 2 discussion questions below.

Look at the European Voyages of Discovery Map on page 195 and answer questions 1 and 2.

List one thing you learned from the video on Friday.

Imagine you are one of first Indians that Columbus encountered on the island of Hispaniola. Write a one paragraph letter to your chief describing your encounter or feelings about Columbus.

Read page 198 Primary Source “Tenochtitlan”

Answer questions 1 and 2

Page 203 – Look at the Atlantic Slave Trade map

Answer Questions 1 and 2

Make up work Exploration Timeline Copy Notes Previous Bellringers

Last day of February!!!

Read page 210, Primary Source “The Encomienda System” Answer Questions 1 and 2

Chapter 6/SOL 4 Review Questions Page 213, Questions 2,3,5,6,8

Bellringer 3/2/11 - Match

1. John Calvin2. Da Vinci3. Martin Luther4. Michelangelo5. Erasmus

a) Sistine Chapelb) Predestinationc) Salvation by faith

aloned) Humanisme) Mona Lisa

World History SOL 4

Why do you think Europeans became interested in exploring new lands?

Who are some of the famous explorers?

What were some of the reasons, mentioned in the movie, that Europeans began to explore new lands?

What were some problems faced by the explorers?

What happened to most Natives in the Americas after European colonization?

The expanding economies of Europeanstates stimulated increased trade withmarkets in Asia. With the loss ofConstantinople in 1453, Europeannations fronting the Atlantic sought

newmaritime routes for trade.

Demand for gold, spices, and natural resources in Europe

Want to spread ChristianityPolitical and economic competition

between European empiresChanges in navigation tools

Ships Compass

God!

Gold!

Glory!

Individually, read the letter from Christopher Columbus.

After you have finished reading it, partner with someone and answer the questions at the bottom of the paper.

Prince Henry the Navigator Pioneer Began exploring

southward toward Africa

Vasco de Gama Sailed around the

Cape of Good Hope toward India

Christopher Columbus Explored Caribbean

in 1492/1493

Hernando Cortez 1519 – conquered

the Aztecs

Francisco Pizzaro 1530 – conquered

the Inca

Ferdinand Magellan First to

circumnavigate the globe

Francis Drake 2nd expedition to

circumnavigate the globe

1577 - 1580

Jacques Cartier Sailed in search for a Northwest passage

to the Pacific Ocean

Who is the person? Occupation, Who did they sail for?, Time-

periodWhat are they known for?What was their biggest discovery?Why are we studying them?Draw a picture of them at the

bottom of your paper. (more than a stick figure)

ConquistadorsEncomiendaColumbian ExchangeTriangular TradeColonyplantations

1. Look up each event listed on the timeline sheet and find the year that event occurred. (write the year down beside the event)

2. Once all events have been found, cut out the pieces and glue them in order on the other paper.

3. Once you are sure all events are in the correct order, turn it in to Mr. Miller.

Expansion of overseas territorial claims and European emigration to North and South America.

Forced migration of enslaved.

Colonies imitated society and culture of their parent country

Capital of Tenochtitlan fell to Cortez in 1519

Many Aztecs died of small pox after contact with the Europeans

Largest empire in Pre-Columbian America

Pizzaro conquered Incas in 1530.

Most Incans died of small pox and other diseases

European trading posts along the coast

Trade in slaves, gold, and other resources

• Colonization by small groups of merchants (India, the Indies, China)

• Influence of trading companies (Portuguese, Dutch, British)

BROUGHT BY EUROPEANS

Horses Cattle Disease

ITEMS INTRODUCED TO EUROPEANS

Corn Potatoes Tobacco

• Shortage of labor to grow cash crops led to the use of African slaves.

• Slavery was based on race.

• European plantation system in the Caribbean and the Americas destroyed indigenous economics and damaged the environment.

Items were exchanged in a triangular pattern between the Old and New World.

• Gold and silver exported to Europe and Asia

• Impact on indigenous empires of the Americas

• Impact on Spain and international trade

European Exploration

Spain Portugal__

England France__

What were the motives behind European Exploration?

God (spreading of Christianity) Gold (wealth including gold, silver, and

resources) Glory (notoriety, competition amongst

nations)

Which country established the most colonies in the Central and South America?

Spain

Which two explorers are known for their voyages around the world?

Ferdinand Magellan and Francis Drake

What was the main cause of the decline of the indigenous populations of America?

Disease (small pox)

What items did the Europeans introduce to the Indians as part of the Columbian Exchange?

HorsesCattleDisease

Describe the path of the triangular trade.

Study Guide – When completed, show it to Mr. Miller. You will get credit for completing it.