1. An Era of Exploration
Chapter 3, Section 1

2. Spain Hires Columbus
Portuguese discovered routes around Africa to Asia in late 1400s
Spain wanted to compete in Asian spice trade also
King Ferdinand & Queen Isabella paid for voyage led by Christopher Columbus

3. Routes to India
Columbus
Portuguese

4. Columbus Discovers Caribbean
Planned to sail west across Atlantic to East Indies
Landed in “West Indies” in 1492

5. Columbus Discovers Caribbean

6. Columbus Returns to Spain
Columbus returned to Spain; told of riches in “West Indies”
Gold, pearls, parrots, tobacco, pineapple
Tainos
Spain agreed to finance future voyages

7. Spanish Colony of Hispaniola
Columbus returned to Americas 3 times; created colony of Hispaniola in 1493
Colony: group of people who settle in a distant land; still ruled by government of their native land

8. Other Spanish Explorers
Ferdinand Magellan
Sailed across Pacific Ocean
Died during voyage
Crew was first to circumnavigate the world

9. Magellan’s Route

10. Video Clip
Magellan:

11. Columbian Exchange
Global exchange of goods & ideas (plants, animals, diseases, etc.)
Began with Columbus’ 1st voyage

12. Spain Builds An Empire
Chapter 3, Section 2

13. Spanish Conquistadors
Conquerors in 1500s
Spanish monarchy gave them permission to establish settlements in Americas
“Gold, glory, & God”

14. Spanish Conquistadors
Hernando Cortes
Aztecs were convinced he was a god
Conquered Aztecs in 1519

15. Spanish Conquistadors
Francisco Pizarro
Conquered Incas in 1535

16. Spanish Conquistadors
Francisco Coronado
Searched for “7 Cities of Gold” in present-day Arizona & New Mexico

17. Terms to add…
1492
Circumnavigate
Magellan
Columbian Exchange

18. Tuesday 8/28/12
Warm-Up: Match these mother countries with areas they explored.
France, Netherlands, Spain
Mexico, New York, Quebec
DO NOT turn in homework yet
Homework: Read

19. Map Instructions Rename the map with an appropriate title
Create a key in the box and color/label these areas
Color 1: New Spain
Color 2: New France
Color 3: New Netherlands

20. Map Hints
The French explored Quebec, the Great Lakes, and the Louisiana Purchase area

21. Map Hints
The French explored Quebec, the Great Lakes, and the Louisiana Purchase area
The Spanish explored Mexico, the Caribbean, and South America

22. Team Research & Presentations (3.3 & 3.4)
Explain the idea of the Northwest Passage. How would it have benefited Europeans?
Give a brief biography of Henry Hudson. Summarize his goals, explorations, and long term impacts.
Describe New France’s location, economy, and relationship with Native Americans.
Describe New Netherlands’ location, economy, and relationship with Native Americans.
Explain how and why Jamestown was founded. Describe its location and geography.
Explain how the Spanish and English established African slavery in the Americas (use 3.2 & 3.4).

23. Map Hints
The French explored Quebec, the Great Lakes, and the Louisiana Purchase area
The Spanish explored Mexico, the Caribbean, and South America
The Dutch explored the Hudson River area and originally controlled NY