1. Clash of Cultures Columbus and the new world

2. Colonial Roots  In an attempt to find a new route to the Far east, Columbus set out with the support of the Spanish Queen Isabella  In 1492 Columbus landed in the Bahamas although you may hear otherwise.

3. Columbus Trivia! What were the names of his ships? NinaPinta Santa Maria

4. Odd Facts  Columbus could not get funding from any Italians so he sailed for the Spanish who funded him. Why?  America is named after Amerigo Vespucci who never set foot in North America. He was actually a map maker!

5. Contact  After two months of travel with a crew of 50 men, Columbus spotted land.  Actually, it is said that one of his crew members spotted it first (A man named Rodrigo), but Columbus did not want to give him the credit.  YouTube - 1492 (Columbus sighting land) YouTube - 1492 (Columbus sighting land) YouTube - 1492 (Columbus sighting land)

6. Columbian Exchange Pathogens  Small Pox  Measles  Plagues  Yellow Fever Plants & Weeds  Carrots  Onions  Wheat  Animals  Horses  Cattle Pigs  Sheep

7. Columbian Exchange cont’d  Native lifestyle changes drastically since contact.  120,000 Natives in America during settlement only 20, 000 survived.  Replacement of Indian Technology  Transformation of natural landscape  Conflict over Land ownership  In some areas Native populations were completely destroyed

8. Columbian Exchange II Items brought to Europe Goods  Gold  Furs  Silver  Sugar Plants  Corn  Potatoes  Tomatoes The New World was a great source of Raw Materials and provided markets for European manufactured goods. (Mercantilism – a state’s power depended on its wealth. The aim of every nation was to become as wealthy as possible.

9. What happened?  To follow was 300 years of war.  Slavery, violence, death and destruction mainly directed towards the Native peoples.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g NCuXR5hhls&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g NCuXR5hhls&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g NCuXR5hhls&feature=related

10. Columbus’ ugly side  Columbus did return to the New World.  In 1493, 1498 and 1502.  He returned with intent to enslave the natives, retrieve gold and increase his overall legend.  He did not find much of the gold he was looking for and many of his intended slaves died on the journey Videos of Famous Historical Figures - Biography.com

11. Fate of the Natives  Some of the research surrounding Columbus does not paint a pretty picture.  So why is Columbus day celebrated in the United States?  YouTube - Columbus Day YouTube - Columbus Day YouTube - Columbus Day

12. Remember: Bias/Frame of Reference   Columbus Day recognizes the achievements of a great Renaissance explorer who founded the first permanent European settlement in the New World.   The arrival of Columbus in 1492 marks the beginning of recorded history in America.   After Columbus, came millions of European immigrants who brought their art, music, and culture.   These people helped shape the United States and include Greek democracy, Roman law, Judeo-Christian ethics and the tenet that all men are created equal.

13. More reasons…   Columbus Day is a patriotic holiday. In fact, the Pledge of Allegiance was written in 1892 in honor of the 400th anniversary of his first voyage. That year, President Benjamin Harrison declared Columbus Day a legal holiday.   The United States has a significant collection of Columbus memorabilia, including his desk, papers, and the cross he used to claim the New World for Spain.   Columbus Day is the only day on which the nation recognizes the heritage of an estimated 26million Italian Americans.