1. Bellringer Analyze the timeline and art on pages 36 and 37. List the peoples who lived in North America by 1690

2. Cornell Notes Spanish pattern of conquest Cortes subdues the Aztec aided by Spanish firearms, diseases and native allies The Spaniards live among the native peoples, imposing their culture on them High death ratesamong Native Americans lead Spain to African labor Spain becomes the most powerful nationbecause of American wealth

3. Cornell Notes The Conquistadors push North Dreams of new conquests and competition from other nations leads Spain northward Finding little gold, Spaniards focused instead on the conversion of Native Americans

4. Analyzing and Contrasting Explain the factors that enabled the Spanish to conquer the Aztec. What prompted Spain’s interest in conquering Florida? Explain the difference in Spain’s colony in New Mexico versus colonies in New Spain.

5. Classwork Read and Outline Section 1

6. Homework Answer “Analyzing and Contrasting” questions Summarize your Cornell Notes