1. Lesson 6 EUROPEAN RIVALRY
Aim: To develop an understanding of the impact of Columbus’s discovery on the European countries.
Key Words:
Consequence = the outcome, the aftermath, or the result of something.
Imperial rivalry = a competition for the biggest empire.
Empire = when one country takes over others.
Treaty of Tordesillas = when the Spanish and Portugese agreed to divide the world in two.
The map shows the lands colonised by the Spanish and the Portuguese.
Who do you think was winning the competition for imperial expansion?

2. THINKING BACK - THE RETURN TO SPAIN
Say what you see.
Label the picture.
Explain what you think the picture can tell us about Spanish attitudes to the New World.
Extension: Identify two consequences of Columbus’ arrival in the New World on Spain and other European Nations.

3. Extension: read Spain and Portugal – European rivalry
RIVARLY WITH PORTUGAL
Pearson Read pg24-25
Extension: read Spain and Portugal – European rivalry
Why did Portugal feel threatened by Columbus’s discovery of the ‘New World’ in possible reasons
What was the Papal Bull and why was it issued by Pope Alexander VI in 1493?
Determine 2 reasons why Portugal was unhappy with the Papal Bull.

4. THE TREATY OF TORDESILLAS 1494
Read Pearson pg24-25
Extension reading: Spain and Portugal – European rivalry
What was the Treaty of Tordesillas, when was it signed and by which two countries?
What role did religion play in the establishment of the treaty? 2 points/ include Papal Bull
Identify 4 positive and 4 negative consequences of the Treaty of Tordesillas on Spanish exploration – complete the table.

5. The impact of the Treaty of Tordesillas 1494 on Spanish exploration
Describe Columbus's return to Europe.
Describe the terms of the Treaty of Tordesillas.
What was the Pope’s role in the treaty?
Complete the chart showing the consequences of the Treaty of Tordesillas
Positive consequences of the Treaty of Tordesillas
Negative consequences of the Treaty of Tordesillas
1. Short term
2. Short term
3. Long term
4. Long term
4. Long/short term

6. Plenary: No hands questioning
You have thinking time.
Form an answer for each question.
Be ready to share your answer.
No hands up- teacher picks only!
Where did Columbus first arrive on his return to Europe?
Which country did the Pope support in claiming the ‘Indies’?
Why was imperial rivalry between Spain and Portugal a problem for the Pope?
Who do you think got the better deal out of the Treaty of Tordesillas, Spain or Portugal?
What do you think the most significant consequence of the ‘discovery’ of the New World was on Europe?

7. HOMEWORK - Judgement
Explain the importance of the Treaty of Tordesillas 1494 for Spanish exploration. 4 reasons with full explanations
WORD BANK
Treaty of Tordesillas 1494, exploration, influence, trade routes, wealth, Aztec, Inca, Papal Bull, rivalry, significant, long term, short term, this led to…/ this meant that…/ this increased… and great extent

8. The impact of the Treaty of Tordesillas 1494 on Spanish exploration
4 positive consequences
4 negative consequences
1. Short term
Increased Spain’s ‘foreign ambitions’ to rival Portugal’s empire – expanding Spanish influence over distant lands as the treaty recognised Spanish control in the ‘New World’ (Caribbean and America)
Portugal found a route to India – Vasco de Gama reached India this opened up trade of jewels and spices for Portugal – adding to her empire and increasing wealth and power unlike Spain (favoured Portugal)
2. Short term
Catholic monarchs funded further voyages – Columbus’s second and third voyages (1493, 1502) led to the ‘discovery’ and claiming of new islands; Jamaica, Puerto Rico and Trinidad.
Voyages by Pedio Cabral 1500 east of the treaty line led to the discovery of Brazil for Portugal. Portugal was able to lay claim to vast regions of South America – adding to her empire and wealth (favoured Portugal)
3. Long term
Spain went on to claim Mesoamerica – central America – including the wealthy Aztec (Mexico, 1521) and Incan (Peru, 1533) societies.
Other countries did not recognise the treaty – England and France proceeded with their own explorations and claims of discovery
4. Long term
Trade – the collection of Spanish colonies produced incredible wealth for Spain with finds of silver and gold, especially once the Aztec and Incan empires had been colonised.
5. Long term
Treaty allowed Spain and Portugal each to have a monopoly of exploration in different areas and therefore prevent conflict between them.