An Era of Exploration Chapter 3, Section 1

Spain Hires Columbus Portuguese discovered routes around Africa to Asia in late 1400s Spain wanted to compete in Asian spice trade also King Ferdinand & Queen Isabella paid for voyage led by Christopher Columbus

Routes to India Columbus Portuguese

Columbus Discovers Caribbean Planned to sail west across Atlantic to East Indies Landed in “West Indies” in 1492

Columbus Discovers Caribbean

Columbus Returns to Spain Columbus returned to Spain; told of riches in “West Indies” Gold, pearls, parrots, tobacco, pineapple Tainos Spain agreed to finance future voyages

Spanish Colony of Hispaniola Columbus returned to Americas 3 times; created colony of Hispaniola in 1493 Colony: group of people who settle in a distant land; still ruled by government of their native land

Other Spanish Explorers Ferdinand Magellan Sailed across Pacific Ocean Died during voyage Crew was first to circumnavigate the world

Magellan’s Route

Video Clip Magellan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM-igYjn6E4

Columbian Exchange Global exchange of goods & ideas (plants, animals, diseases, etc.) Began with Columbus’ 1st voyage

Spain Builds An Empire Chapter 3, Section 2

Spanish Conquistadors Conquerors in 1500s Spanish monarchy gave them permission to establish settlements in Americas “Gold, glory, & God”

Spanish Conquistadors Hernando Cortes Aztecs were convinced he was a god Conquered Aztecs in 1519

Spanish Conquistadors Francisco Pizarro Conquered Incas in 1535

Spanish Conquistadors Francisco Coronado Searched for “7 Cities of Gold” in present-day Arizona & New Mexico

Terms to add… 1492 Circumnavigate Magellan Columbian Exchange

Tuesday 8/28/12 Warm-Up: Match these mother countries with areas they explored. France, Netherlands, Spain Mexico, New York, Quebec DO NOT turn in homework yet Homework: Read 3.4-3.5

Map Instructions Rename the map with an appropriate title Create a key in the box and color/label these areas Color 1: New Spain Color 2: New France Color 3: New Netherlands

Map Hints The French explored Quebec, the Great Lakes, and the Louisiana Purchase area

Map Hints The French explored Quebec, the Great Lakes, and the Louisiana Purchase area The Spanish explored Mexico, the Caribbean, and South America

Team Research & Presentations (3.3 & 3.4) Explain the idea of the Northwest Passage. How would it have benefited Europeans? Give a brief biography of Henry Hudson. Summarize his goals, explorations, and long term impacts. Describe New France’s location, economy, and relationship with Native Americans. Describe New Netherlands’ location, economy, and relationship with Native Americans. Explain how and why Jamestown was founded. Describe its location and geography. Explain how the Spanish and English established African slavery in the Americas (use 3.2 & 3.4).

Map Hints The French explored Quebec, the Great Lakes, and the Louisiana Purchase area The Spanish explored Mexico, the Caribbean, and South America The Dutch explored the Hudson River area and originally controlled NY