1. European Discovery of the Americas, The Foundation & the Colonization of Georgia European Discovery of the Americas, The Foundation & the Colonization of Georgia

2. First European on North America First European on North America was Leif Erikson (Viking)- 1000 A.D. First European on North America was Leif Erikson (Viking)- 1000 A.D. Went to Newfoundland, but went back to GreenlandWent to Newfoundland, but went back to Greenland

4. So…what was happening in Europe?  Age of Discovery (1400s-1700s)  Thought only continents were Europe, Africa, & Asia  wanted silk, spices, teas, & gems from Asia

5. Christopher Columbus’ Expeditions  Columbus received financial backing for his voyage from Spain- --wanted to travel West to get Asian goods, instead of East  King Ferdinand & Queen Isabella approved

6. Why “West Indies” and “Indians”?  Indies= Asia  Called natives on islands “Indians” because CC thought that he was in the Indies  Called the area “West Indies” to distinguish it from the East Indies...rest of Asia

7. Why “America”?  Amerigo Vespucci (Italian businessman) coined term the “New World”  1507-Spanish mapmaker named it America after Amerigo

8. Line of Demarcation & Treaty of Tordesillas  Portugal and Spain were rivals in the New World  Pope Alexander VI feared they would become enemies  Draws Line of Demarcation-a line drawn from the North to the South Pole splitting the New World (1493)  Spain gets the W (GA on this side), Portugal gets E  1494-Portugal wasn’t happy, so they drew a new line…Treaty of Tordesillas (moved 700 miles West)

9. Hey…we want our pieces!  England and France did not recognize the “Lines”  1497-John Cabot, Englander, went to northeast coast of NA…so claims NA’s eastern seaboard  Spain replies… “Right of 1 st Discovery”…so it really ours  Spain makes 80 voyages in 12 years

10. Hey…we want our pieces!  England and France did not recognize the “Lines”  1497-John Cabot, Englander, went to northeast coast of NA…so claims NA’s eastern seaboard  Spain replies… “Right of 1 st Discovery”…so it really ours  Spain makes 80 voyages in 12 years

11. God, Glory, and Gold…  England retorted with “occupation to claim”  All European countries agreed that they did not need Native Americans’ permission to take the land  Spain’s purpose- “God, glory, & gold”…not necessarily in that order  Spain’s purpose- “God, glory, & gold”…not necessarily in that order  First Spanish explorer in NA was Juan Ponce de Leon

12. Isla Florida  Ponce de Leon was searching for the “Fountain of Youth”, riches, and adventure  April 1513, landed on St. Augustine  Isla Florida—Island of Flowers because landed during religious holiday, Pasqua Florida

13. First European Settlement in Georgia  1540- Hernando de Soto---critics are not sure if he is the first European in GA  Some believe 1526, Lucas Vazquez de Ayller might be first  Ayller landed in what would be McIntosh County (settlement of San Miguel Guadalupe)  Colony was doomed…cold weather, lack of food, shelter, illnesses, death, & slave revolt (450 of 600 had died)  Searched for gold and silver, but to no avail

14. Where did the Natives go?  In two centuries, over 90% of Natives had been killed (diseases, weapons-fighting, etc.)  As a result, so slaves from West Africa were taken

17. France in North America 1524-went to Nova Scotia, but soon returned home 1562-Jean Ribault and 150 Huguenots (French Protestants) settled in the area north of Savannah (Port Royal)

18. “Hey Frenchies…get outta here!”  Charles Fort-1 st European fort on North American mainland, but forced to abandon due to famine  1564-French established Fort Caroline-part of Spanish Florida; Catholic Spanish were mad at French Protestants for coming to their land & raiding their ships  1565-Spanish pushed the French out of FC

19. St. Augustine…founded by Spanish  Pedro Menendez-Spanish leader that founded St. Augustine (1 st successful Spanish settlement; military and political base)  Well situated to protect Spanish ships as they traveled along to Gulf Stream back to Spain  English (Sir Francis Drake) attacked & burned city because Spain refused to share New World (1586)

20. Another Goal of the Spanish…  Transform N.A. into Christians, so developed Catholic missions (church outposts in N.A. villages)  Friars lived with the natives  Taught religion, behavior, literacy, farming methods, trading  Some friars were killed because they were not welcome

21. 2 Provinces…Juanillo Rebellion  Divided area into 2 Spanish provinces-Guale (northern province-between Savannah and Altamaha Rivers) and Mocama (southern province- between Altamaha and St. Mary’s Rivers)  1597-Juanillo Rebellion-friar denounced chief and named a new chief (stirred trouble); N.A. in Guale killed friars until Mocama natives stopped it

23. Can’t we all just get along?  Spanish and English fought for 20 years over territory in NA  1604-peace treaty & English get share of NA  1606-King James I issued a charter (legal document signed by the king) to some merchants for a new colony (Virginia Company) http://www.revolutionarywaranimated.com/PreRevol utionAnimation.html http://www.revolutionarywaranimated.com/PreRevol utionAnimation.html