Exploration
THE AGE OF EXPLORATION Essential Questions: ► What was the impact of European contact on Native American cultures? ► What were the interests of the Spanish in North America?
SPANISH EXPLORATION BEGINS Christopher Columbus 1492 Sailed for Spanish monarchs, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella in search of westward route to Far East. Believed he reached the Indies; names the native people Indians. Although he never sets foot on the mainland of the continent of North America, his voyage opens up the New World for further European exploration.
What were the goals of Spanish explorers? Gold: To acquire riches (gold, spices, raw materials, slaves, etc.) for themselves and the country they represent. Glory: To bring power and prestige to Spain. God: To convert the native people to Christianity. In your notes, write the headline GOALS OF EXPLORERS then beneath the numbers 1-3. Next to each write the definitions for Gold, Glory, God!
“Dig for Virginia” Where do you see the 3 G’s come into play in Pocahontas?
The Amazing Race Through Georgia!
The animation is already done for you; just copy and paste the slide into your existing presentation. In 1542, Spanish explorer Hernando deSoto marched into southwest GA from Tampa, FL with an expedition of 600 men to search for gold.
In your notes… Please create an epitaph (“epi-taf”) for Hernando de Soto that in a few short (maybe funny?) sentences explains his journey through GA and his impact on Native American culture.
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In 1540, Spanish explorer Hernando DeSoto with approximately 600 men, marched north from Tampa, Florida into southwest Georgia (near today’s Albany) in search of Gold. DeSoto’s metal weapons, plated armor, war dogs, and horses overwhelmed the Native Americans; thousands of Georgia’s Native Americans died, many from diseases (such as Small Pox) brought by the Spaniards. DeSoto also brought pigs to the New World. These pigs were not used for food but were used for protection from reptiles. The Spaniards marched across Georgia into South Carolina, but never found the gold they sought. Almost half of the expedition (including DeSoto himself) died on the trip.
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Spanish Missions ( ) Mission – Definition: A religious church or station established in a foreign land to allow missionaries to spread their religion. Established on GA’s barrier islands to spread Catholicism Also served as trading posts b/w Spanish and Native Americans ---- Hey! Write this!
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England vs. Spain England, Spain and France competed for control of North America. Throughout the 1500s-England and Spain fought an undeclared war. English sea captains (PIRATES) raided Spanish ships loaded with New World treasure and attacked Spanish settlements. Returned all their treasure to Queen Elizabeth I John Hawkins, Francis Drake, Richard Greenville Sir Francis Drake “The Pirate”
The defeat of the Spanish Armada (1588) King Phillip II (Spain) ordered the assembly of a huge fleet of warships to attack England… ”The Invincible Armada” Defeated by England who had faster ships and better sailors A big storm in the English Channel also wiped out a lot of the Spanish fleet This marked a change in the power of the New World. ” The route of “The Invincible Armada”
Spain loses Power The defeat of the Invincible Armada was important for several reasons: England remained independent and Protestant The world saw that Spain could be beaten—this led the way for other countries to explore. How did the defeat of the Spanish affect the history of the United States? After this defeat, England challenged Spanish claims in North America.
The poor, poor French… France began sending explorers to North America in 1562 in search of gold. French explorers created a colony in South Carolina (Charlesfort in 1562) and Florida (Fort Caroline in 1564) but these were later taken over by the Spanish & English.
Mercantilism Economic theory: the government controls trade and attempts to transfer wealth from colonies to the parent country. In your notebooks, copy down the definition for Mercantilism. This will be important to know!
Next Unit… Great Britain colonizes the Atlantic coast of North America…and GA gets its name