What was the nature of “the encounter”. Did anyone act heroically What was the nature of “the encounter”? Did anyone act heroically? Did anyone act villainously? Mrs. Sinacore, 2015

Describe the beginning of the settlement period of the Americas Describe the beginning of the settlement period of the Americas. Focus on the social, cultural, religious, political, and economic achievements of the Natives BEFORE European conquest. Land-Bridge Nomads and large game Changes in climate led to smaller game hunting, farming (*maize) , settled communities, and urban centers (*Tenochtitlan), hierarchal societies Advanced technology (irrigation, communication, calendar) Homes varied (adapted to environments) Different trading practices, languages, and religions developed

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Describe the social, cultural, religious, economic, and political changes for the Natives AFTER European conquest of the Americas Columbian Exchange Exposure to new diseases (smallpox, measles, flu) New weapons and animals helped hunting but escalated war There was an increase in the trading of furs and metals Europeans were interested in Christianizing and “civilizing” Natives were used as slaves, and then Africans were imported Bartolome de las Casas

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Name events, circumstances, conditions, new technologies, or revelations in Europe that might have encouraged early exploration. Population increase Increase in demand for luxury goods Centralization of political authority Crusades Renaissance Reformation People looked for new economic opportunities Gutenberg New sailing technology

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Name explorers who made great discoveries, the country they represented, and significance of their discoveries. Eric the Red Columbus Conquistadors Vasco da Gama John Cabot Amerigo Vespucci Cortez Cartier Champlain

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What were some of the outcomes, rewards, setbacks, and resolutions for both individuals and countries participating in exploration and colonization? Gold, God, Glory Spain and Portugal went to war Pope Alexander VI and the Treaty of Tordesillas Encomienda System Roanoke

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Describe the differences in attitudes and views of the French, Spanish, and English toward the natives they encountered and the people they colonized in the Americas. Spanish attitudes toward intermarriage English attitudes against intermarriage French attitudes about trading partners and marriage English attitudes about Native Americans as obstacles to civilization Richard Hakluyt’s ideas about trade

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