1. Daily Agenda 1.Oral Quiz 2.Notes Ch 3 Section 1-2 3.Columbus clip Quiz 1.Name the 4 regions of Texas. 2.List all 4 of the Plains Indian Tribes.

2. Age of Contact 1400- 1600 Our objective is to learn all about European exploration in Texas which lead to settlement.

3. Something to think about Why might the United States want to explore space? Why would you want to travel to space?

5. Section 1: Spain Prepares for Exploration Reconquista – 800 year struggle for control of Spain. Spanish vs Moors – Moors – Islamic people from NW Africa Spanish drove Moors out of Granada Religious battle: Christianity(Spanish) vs Islam (Moor)

7. The Quest for Wealth and Glory Spanish Men (Soldier’s Spirit) After Reconquista, they had no one to fight, they lacked a purpose. Exploration--->New Land/People--->War for Wealth/Land--->Glory/Purpose Spain always looking for new lands to conquer!

8. Christopher Columbus- 1492

9. Columbus’s Voyage Wanted to sail West across Atlantic to Asia Turned down by King of Portugal Spain accepted Spain would gain: – New land and wealth – Trade route to Asia – Place to spread Christian faith – Chance to gain on rival Portugal

10. 1 st Voyage Columbus lands in Caribbean Brings back gold, “Indians” Indigenous – people native to a particular place Convinced Spain to send more explorers

11. Early Exploration in the Americas Conquistadors – fierce soldiers Goals: - bring religion to non-believers (GOD) - GLORY – conquering lands - find 7 cities of GOLD

12. Cortes - 1519 Traveled to Mexico and defeated the Aztecs. He had more: horses weapons/armor allies After Cortes- Spaniards followed the conquest which brought about disease to Indians.