1. Trivia Fun Times Forever and Ever!!!!!
What were the reasons for European exploration?
What made European exploration possible?
Why was Christopher Columbus’ discovery so important?
What city was St. Patrick’s Day first celebrated back in 1737? (Hint: It’s in Merica)

2. The Columbian Exchange

3. Background - Colonization
European land grab
Spain and Portugal first to establish colonies
Aztecs and Incas are conquered
Treaty of Tordesillas resolved territory disputes
Other Europeans powers get involved – England, France, Dutch

5. Food Crops and Animals
Columbian exchange increases overall food supply
Population increases
Introduction to European animals to Americas
Horses, cattle, pigs, chickens, etc.
Introduction of American crops to Europe, Asia, Africa
Maize, potatoes, beans, tomatoes, tobacco, peppers, cocoa, etc.

6. Epidemic Diseases and Population Decline
Smallpox
Also measles, diphtheria, whooping cough, influenza
No prior exposure to these diseases in Western Hemisphere
No inherited, acquired immunities
1519 smallpox in Aztec Empire
Population declines 90% within 100 years (17 million to 1.3 million)