Competition between Spain and Portugal Chapter 2 Section 1 Spain Claims an Empire P. 4/ P. 51 A. Taking Notes As you read this section, take notes on the following topics. Notes Treaty to estab. line to divide territories. Portugal-lands that become Brazil. Spain control of most other lands in the Americas. Competition between Spain and Portugal European exploration of foreign lands

Mercantilism- Hernando Cortes- Montezuma- B. Summarizing- Identify or explain each of the following: Mercantilism- Economic system when nations try to enrich their treasuries by acquiring precious metals through trade or controlling colonies Hernando Cortes- Montezuma-

Competition between Spain and Portugal Chapter 2 Section 1 Spain Claims an Empire P. 4/ P. 51 A. Taking Notes As you read this section, take notes on the following topics. Notes Treaty to estab. line to divide territories. Portugal-lands that become Brazil. Spain control of most other lands in the Americas. Competition between Spain and Portugal Columbus, Vespucci, Balboa and Magellan explored sea routes around globe European exploration of foreign lands

Mercantilism- Hernando Cortes- Montezuma- B. Summarizing On the back of this paper, identify or explain each of the following: Economic system when nations try to enrich their treasuries by acquiring precious metals through trade or controlling colonies Mercantilism- Hernando Cortes- Spanish conquistador who led the invasion of Mexico and conquered the Aztecs Aztec emperor at the time of the Spanish invasion Montezuma-

Reasons for Spain’s success Notes Cortes invaded Mexico & conquered the Aztecs led by Montezuma Spain’s invasions of Mexico and Peru Reasons for Spain’s success

Spain’s invasions of Mexico and Peru Notes Cortes invaded Mexico & conquered the Aztecs led by Montezuma Spain’s invasions of Mexico and Peru Pizarro invaded Peru & conquered the Incas Reasons for Spain’s success

Spain’s invasions of Mexico and Peru Notes Cortes invaded Mexico & conquered the Aztecs led by Montezuma Spain’s invasions of Mexico and Peru Pizarro invaded Peru & conquered the Incas 1. Diseases killed millions of Native Americans Reasons for Spain’s success 2. Spaniards had best soldiers, sailors & weapons 3. Spain’s alliances with native enemies of the Aztecs & Incas 4. Conquistadors treated Native Americans brutally.