1. DCAH Ch 1 Why did Europe begin to explore

2. Where did “Indians” come from Ice Age and Land bridge North to South archeology results Mayans - Mexico Aztecs – Central America Incas – South America – west side US Indians – linguistic groups, climate groups

3. African culture and interaction West Africa and the bulge of Africa Trade Routes Wealth of African kingdoms

4. Europe at the edge of exploring Feudal society Black Death Crusades and religion Renaissance and technology Pre Columbus Explorers- Vikings, Fishermen Portuguese efforts Why 1492, Conquistadores, Columbus others French and furs

5. English Exploring Protestantism – Henry VIII and the Reformation, Mary, Elizabeth, James I Nationalism, Anti Spanish sentiment, Armada, Sea Dogs Irish Immigration Early attempts at settlement, Sir Humphrey Gilbert, Sir Walter Raleigh and Roanoke