1. Reasons for Exploration Europeans come to the New World

2. To better understand the reasons for European exploration, think back to sixth grade social studies when you learned about
Cultural Identity
and
Nationalism

3. cultural connection people have with one another
Cultural Identity
cultural connection people have with one another
Nationalism
pride and devotion to your country

4. Remember that extreme nationalism can lead to
Conflict
And all of this can effect the
Balance of Power

5. brewing throughout Europe in the 1400’s, 1500’s, 1600’s,….
Nationalism
A spirit of
was
brewing throughout Europe in the 1400’s, 1500’s, 1600’s,….
and continues today.

6. One way they could show their strength was to
Explore and claim new land

7. The “Big Three” countries in Europe who were competing for land were
France
England
Spain

8. In order to explore the New World the King or Queen of the Mother Country had to give them a charter or commission (permission) in order to sail. The Mother Country usually received a portion of any riches discovered.

9. All three countries explored for the same reasons---
“The Three G’s”
Gold
Glory
God

10. At this time, explorers were searching for
Gold

11. And once they began to explore the New World, they thought they would find lots of gold.

12. Nationalism and desire for gold caused the people to want
Glory
for their homeland.

13. The third reason they explored was to spread their religion.
God

14. Gold Gold God Glory 3 G's Glory God
So remember...“The Three G’s”
Gold
Gold
God
Glory
3 G's
Glory
God

15. Now, read in your textbook to learn more about the exploration of the New World.
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16. Review:
Who Am I?

17. Who am I?
I never explored in Texas, but I conquered the Aztecs in Mexico(1519) for Spain through superior weapons and disease. The Aztecs thought I was a God.
I founded the city of Veracruz, Mexico
Mexico
Cortes

18. Who am I?
I sailed in 1519 for Spain and was the first to map the coast of Texas. Cortes arrested some of my party.
I never really landed on Texas soil but established settlement near Tampico, Mexico.
Pineda ~

19. Who am I? NARVAEZ First to set foot in Texas 1526
Granted permission to explore between Florida and Mexico – governor of any new lands
Went to meet his ships off gulf of Florida and they never showed up – built rafts and tried to sail to Mexico but most were drowned in hurricane
80 landed in Galveston Bay – Karankawas helped but Indians died from European diseases

20. Who am I?
Cabeza
de Vaca
Survivor of the Narvaez expedition from Spain-took survivors to Mexico
First to explore the interior of Texas.
I lived with the Karankawas – I learned from them about natural medicines and my medical knowledge would impress other tribes along the way – became a Shaman (Medicine Man). I told the Spanish King about the golden cities. I wrote a journal about my experiences.

21. Who am I? Coronado I was from Spain.
I looked for golden cities but only found Cibola (Pueblo villages – clay roofs (looked like gold).
Split party – one went east the other west. My group reached the Grand Canyon. The Turk told party about the city of Quivera. They searched but only found buffalo and discovered Palo Duro Canyon. The Turk was killed
Coronado

22. Who am I? DeSoto Spain 1540 – Looking for the Seven Cities of Gold.
Explored Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Carolinas, Arkansas, and Tennessee.
1541 – discovered Mississippi River
Turned back in 1542 – died before he returned
DeSoto

23. La Salle Who am I? 1682-1686 France
I was searching for the Mississippi River.
Named the Mississippi River valley Louisiana and asked King Louis XIV to start a colony there.
I was shipwrecked near Matagorda Bay after not being able to locate the Mississippi river.
I established Fort St. Louis in Texas and lost a lot of my party while trying to reach the Mississippi.
I was later shot and killed.
La Salle
Who am I?

24. Consider this…
How would the culture of Texas be different if England had sent explorers to claim land?
Discuss with students a simplified explanation of the different way Spain, England, & France explored & settled. Spain: built missions England: sent settlers France: trappers for trade