How did the Reconquista shape Spain’s actions in the Americas?

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How did the Reconquista shape Spain’s actions in the Americas? Today’s Big Question How did the Reconquista shape Spain’s actions in the Americas?

The Moors…who are they? Islamic people from Northern Africa who moved into the extreme SW portion of Europe…modern day Portugal, Spain, and Andorra.

Problems with The Moors… Previously Christian area Different cultures (languages, food, family structure, religions, etc.)

The Reconquista 800 yr long war to take the area back from the Moors Left the land damaged Cost a lot of $$ made Spaniards eager and able to fight

In 1492 Christopher Columbus went to Spanish King and Queen asking for $$ Trade route to China and India for silk and spices Thirst for fame and fortune Spread of Christianity

Would you consider CC successful in his conquest? Did NOT find new trade route But did find gold meet new people find new land to explore

The 3 G’s Can you guess them?

How did the Reconquista shape Spain’s actions in the Americas? Today’s Big Question How did the Reconquista shape Spain’s actions in the Americas?

The Reasons behind Spanish Exploration A. The Moors gained control of Spain. Who are the Moors? The Moors were Islamic People from North Africa. 2. Why do you think Christian Spaniards had problems and issues with Islamic Moors conquering their country? The Spaniards believed God wanted them to force the Moors out of Spain, they were different religions, and were different ethnicities.

B. The Reconquista Ends and the Spaniards Win 1. What was the Reconquista and how long did it last? The Reconquista was a war to retake Spain from the Moors, it lasted 800 years. 2. What did the Reconquista do to Spain and Spaniards? The Reconquista damaged the country, cost a lot of money, and made the people eager and able to fight. 3. How did this cause them to want to search and explore? Spain had the manpower to explore and needed riches from trade to rebuild their country.

C. Columbus’ Voyage is paid for by Spain 1. Why did King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella agree to pay for Columbus’ voyage? Thought they could get rich from a trade route to India and China (Silk and Spices). 2. What other benefit did this exploration offer? A chance to convert people to Christianity.

D. Columbus’ success encourages more exploration 1. What did Columbus set out to do? Was he successful? Columbus set out to find a trade route to Asia, which he did not accomplish. 2. What was his voyage successful in doing? Why? Columbus’ discovery of gold, Indians (story), and new land encouraged exploration.

Big Idea Why was Spain so interested in exploration in the late 1400’s? Next, read the journal activity at the bottom right of page 58 and complete it.