Middle America Before and After 1492.

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Middle America Before and After 1492

Maya & Aztecs had… Established government Began growing crops Religion based (Polytheistic) Designed elaborate buildings Formed Languages Created an economic system

In 1492 Columbus Sailed the Ocean Blue… Columbus sails West in exploration of a fast route to the east. Discovered the Americas by accident Called the people he saw Indians thinking he was in Indonesia. That’s not Indonesia! … I’m gonna be famous!

Question #1 In what ways do you think Columbus’ discovery changed the world as it was known? Use the map to generate ideas.

Cortez Conquers the Aztecs Video Exploration Conquistadors-conquerors Hernando Cortez- Conquered the Aztecs Coronado- Searched for the 7 Cities of Gold. Cortez Conquers the Aztecs Video

Colonization & Exploitation Spanish race to Americas God, Gold & Glory (The 3 G’s) Spread Religion (God) Search for valuable resources (Gold) Claim land in the name of Spain (Glory) Effects on Native Americans Up to 80% of Native Americas die from disease (some say 90%) Many become slaves on plantations Because so many died, led to Spanish importing slaves from Africa. Forced to change culture (Mainly religion)

Spread of Religion

If you said no, how might that have changed us today? Question #2 Knowing what we know now, do you agree that the Spanish and other countries should have colonized other countries? Why or Why not? If you said no, how might that have changed us today?

Colonization Led To… Blend of Spanish and Native cultures in most areas (*exception Haiti-French) Loss of religion (Became Christian) Loss of language (Became Spanish) Loss of land to the Spanish Africans (through slavery) also brought their culture Calypso Music, dance ect. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8bmLhdoKZI

HAITI –FRENCH Culture

Ancient Culture to Today Aztec - Maya Mexico/Central America Today Language Religion Architecture Travel Language Religion Architecture Travel Why did the Spanish culture remain after the countries gained their independence? Why not go back to the traditional Aztec and Mayan way of life?