1. NO QOD Work on finishing Class assignments from yesterday Las Casas pg. 92-93 How did Las Casas become a wealthy man? What changed his life? What arguments do you think Las Casas’s opponents used? Hands on History pg. 97 List of items for modern day entrada

2. I) Spain Carves Out and American Empire

3. I) Spain Carves Out an American Empire A) Spain Had 3 goals in the Americas

4. I) Spain Carves Out an American Empire A) Spain Had 3 goals in the Americas 1) Win Converts to Christianity

5. I) Spain Carves Out an American Empire A) Spain Had 3 goals in the Americas 1) Win Converts to Christianity 2) Gain Gold

6. I) Spain Carves Out an American Empire A) Spain Had 3 goals in the Americas 1) Win Converts to Christianity 2) Gain Gold 3) Bring Glory to Spain

7. B) The Conquest of Mexico Conquistadors- conquerors

8. B) The Conquest of Mexico 1) Conquistadors- conquerors 2) Hernan Cortes went in search of the Aztecs, because he heard of their gold

9. B) The Conquest of Mexico 1) Conquistadors- conquerors 2) Hernan Cortes went in search of the Aztecs, because he heard of their gold (a) He was able to rally groups that hated the Aztecs to aid him

10. B) The Conquest of Mexico 1) Conquistadors- conquerors 2) Hernan Cortes went in search of the Aztecs, because he heard of their gold (a) He was able to rally groups that hated the Aztecs to aid him (b) Originally, the Aztecs thought he was a returning god

11. B) The Conquest of Mexico 1) Conquistadors- conquerors 2) Hernan Cortes went in search of the Aztecs, because he heard of their gold (a) He was able to rally groups that hated the Aztecs to aid him (b) Originally, the Aztecs thought he was a returning god (c) Cortes captured Moctezuma, and had him order his people to send gold to Spain

12. (d) Cortes then tried to convert the Aztecs to Christianity, they rebelled and killed Moctezuma, and chased the Spanish out

13. (e) Cortes would regroup and his 600 men and several thousand natives would attack and capture the capital

14. C) Outnumbered, but victorious 1) Even though they were greatly outnumbered, they were victorious because:

15. C) Outnumbered, but victorious 1) Even though they were greatly outnumbered, they were victorious because: (a) Guns and iron swords vs. stone tipped arrows

16. C) Outnumbered, but victorious 1) Even though they were greatly outnumbered, they were victorious because: (a) Guns and iron swords vs. stone tipped arrows (b) Small Pox would kill and weaken thousands of Aztecs

17. C) Outnumbered, but victorious 1) Even though they were greatly outnumbered, they were victorious because: (a) Guns and iron swords vs. stone tipped arrows (b) Small Pox would kill and weaken thousands of Aztecs (c) The use of horses

18. II) The Conquest of Peru

19. A) Francisco Pizzaro attacks the Incas

20. 1) Small Pox would weaken the Incas

21. A) Francisco Pizzaro attacks the Incas 1) Small Pox would weaken the Incas 2) He would capture the Incan leader, and hold him for ransom

22. A) Francisco Pizzaro attacks the Incas 1) Small Pox would weaken the Incas 2) He would capture the Incan leader, and hold him for ransom 3) The Incas paid, and Pizzaro still killed him

23. A) Francisco Pizzaro attacks the Incas 1) Small Pox would weaken the Incas 2) He would capture the Incan leader, and hold him for ransom 3) The Incas paid, and Pizzaro still killed him 4) This allowed Pizzaro to easily gain control of the empire

24. III) Other Conquistadors

25. A) Ponce de Leon went in search of the fountain of youth (Florida)

26. B) De Soto went in search of the Seven Cities of Gold, he found nothing

27. C) Coronado went in search of the cities, he found nothing

28. D) Cabrillo searched as well, found nothing

29. He would explore 1200 miles of coastline up to Oregon

30. IV) Spain’s Empire

31. A) Within 50 years of Columbus Spain had:

32. 1) Largest New World Empire

33. A) Within 50 years of Columbus Spain had: 1) Largest New World Empire 2) Attained Great Wealth