European Exploration in the New World God, Gold and Glory European Exploration in the New World
Christopher Columbus Sailed in 1492 for Spain Looking for a western route to the Asia Wanted to compete with Portugal Discovered instead the Island of Hispanola
Columbian Exchange
Spain’s Empire Conquered Aztecs and Incas Settled South America and Mexico Encomienda system: Native Americans work for Spanish and the Spanish take care of the workers + slavery Conquistadors= conqueror Missionaries: Francisacans who started missions to convert the Native Americans and “civilize” them!
France’s Empire Settled Carribean, Canda and Mississippi River Mostly fur traders Few permanent settlements outside of Quebec and New Orleans
England’s Empire Slower to explore because of unsettled government Reasons for Settlement Gold or land Religious tolerance