Pacific Islands and the Larger World By: Ashley and Matthew

Spanish Voyages in the Pacific Ferdinand Magellan- first Europeans to cross Pacific Ocean in 1521 Visited Tuamotu, Cook, Solomon and New Hebrides islands 16 th century Inaugurated trade between Manila and Acapulco Not interested in Pacific Islands or natives

Guam Attracted Spanish interest Militarily imposed Spanish rule Campaigns caused smallpox epidemic and greatly decreased the population Established garrisons and used for trade

Visitors and Trade Trade interests increased European and Native encounters Continued search for the northwest passage Sexual relations were exchanged for nails, knives, iron tools, and textiles

Captain Cook & Hawai’i Discovered when looking for the northwest passage Able to communicate through Polynesian languages Avidly traded, resulting in venereal diseases