In the Beginning A look at the new world

Who really discovered the “New World? Should this be celebrated or condemned or something else? Should this be celebrated or condemned or something else?

Land Bridge Theory and others?  Land Bridge via Bering Strait  Polynesian Theory  Alien Theory

Cultural Similarities of the First Americans  Spiritual Power  Part of the land, didn’t own it  Generosity most valued not wealth  Importance of trade  Matrilineal  Roles of men and women

Age of Exploration Technological Advancements Technological AdvancementsCaravelCompassquadrant

Portuguese – 1 st to get into the Game! Importance of Africa Importance of Africa Vasco da Gama Vasco da Gama How did the Portuguese actually influence the exploration to the west?

Spain wants to get into the game Voyages of Christopher Columbus Columbus sailed the ocean blue Impacts 3 G’s “Indians” Disease Leads to Columbian Exchange

Columbian Exchange In the Columbian Exchange between Europe and the Americas, which of the following came from the Old World to the New? I. guns II. horses III. metal weapons IV. venereal disease V. potatoes A) I and II only B) I, II and III only C) II, III, and IV only D) I, III, and V E) all of the items came from the Old World to the New Answer: B) I, II and III only Explanation: Guns, horses, and metal weapons were all introduced into the Americas by European explorers. The explorers carried venereal disease back to Europe where it spread quickly. Syphilis was first identified by physicians in 1493 in Cadiz, Spain, the port to which Columbus returned after his first voyage. Potatoes, like corn, were New World foods that became important parts of European diets.

What did the “New World have to offer?  New Agricultural Products Maize (corn) Squash Beans Tobacco Potatoes Natural Resources Gold Silver

Native Americans vs. Europeans  Barbaric- religion, land use, gender relationships  Freedom  Religion- Christianity  Christian Liberty???  Authority- hierarchical  Economic  How did these differences in cultural traits motivate the Europeans?