1. The Role of Imperialism and Economics in The Colonization of The New World

2. Imperialism Imperialism – is a type of competition; however it consists of competition involving the acquisition of land around the world. Imperialism – is a type of competition; however it consists of competition involving the acquisition of land around the world. -There have been various competitors involved in the competition such as: Spain, Portugal, France, and England. -This competition has mainly been fueled by Economics.

3. What is Economics? Economics- is the study of choice under the condition of scarcity.Economics- is the study of choice under the condition of scarcity. Scarcity- means that there is not an unlimited amount of an itemScarcity- means that there is not an unlimited amount of an item Name a few scarce resources.Name a few scarce resources.

4. The Four Economic Resources 1.) Natural Resources – Items from the earth such as: land, iron, oil, water, soil1.) Natural Resources – Items from the earth such as: land, iron, oil, water, soil 2.) Capital Resources – Something that is long lasting and is used to produce other goods (computer, pizza oven, power drill)2.) Capital Resources – Something that is long lasting and is used to produce other goods (computer, pizza oven, power drill) 3.) Human Resources – Relates to labor, which is the time human beings spend producing goods and services.3.) Human Resources – Relates to labor, which is the time human beings spend producing goods and services. 4.) Entrepreneurship – An individual’s ability to apply all of these resources in order to create a successful business.4.) Entrepreneurship – An individual’s ability to apply all of these resources in order to create a successful business.

5. Pictures of Resources (What Type Are They?)

6. How Are Economics and Imperialism Related??? During the fifteenth century, several countries were in search of scarce resources such as silk, spices, gems, and tea. Later on they would be looking for human resources.During the fifteenth century, several countries were in search of scarce resources such as silk, spices, gems, and tea. Later on they would be looking for human resources. These countries such as Spain and Portugal wanted to originally take over an area called the Indies: India, China, & Japan.These countries such as Spain and Portugal wanted to originally take over an area called the Indies: India, China, & Japan. These countries had a couple of choices: 1.) stay in their country; 2.) colonize the Indies.These countries had a couple of choices: 1.) stay in their country; 2.) colonize the Indies.

7. Continued The countries chose to colonize the Indies in order to acquire scarce resources. Opportunity Cost – refers to the second best alternative when we make a choice.

8. The Discovery of A New Land Since the countries decided to go with colonizing the Indies, they thought that they could find an alternate route that would be quicker.Since the countries decided to go with colonizing the Indies, they thought that they could find an alternate route that would be quicker. They ended up discovering a brand new land known as the New World or America.They ended up discovering a brand new land known as the New World or America.

9. Spain’s Claim To The New World During the fifteenth century, Spain was interested in the Indies because of their resourcesDuring the fifteenth century, Spain was interested in the Indies because of their resources North and South America were not known to have existed at that time. North and South America were not known to have existed at that time. Spain and other countries wanted a direct route to the Indies so they could trade and acquire resources.Spain and other countries wanted a direct route to the Indies so they could trade and acquire resources. Ultimately, Spain was after the three Gs: Gold, Glory, and God.Ultimately, Spain was after the three Gs: Gold, Glory, and God.

10. Spain’s Claim To The New World An Italian explorer named Columbus wanted to take the challenge and go to the Indies.An Italian explorer named Columbus wanted to take the challenge and go to the Indies. Columbus was financed by Queen Isabella & King Ferdinand of Spain. (Portugal denied his request)Columbus was financed by Queen Isabella & King Ferdinand of Spain. (Portugal denied his request)

11. Christopher Columbus’ Routes

12. Columbus (Cont.) October 12, 1492, Columbus and his men reached land; they thought that they had reached the Indies.October 12, 1492, Columbus and his men reached land; they thought that they had reached the Indies. Amerigo Vespucci – believed that Columbus found a New WorldAmerigo Vespucci – believed that Columbus found a New World The New World that Columbus found was actually North America. What Island did he land on????The New World that Columbus found was actually North America. What Island did he land on????

13. Routes of Exploration

14. Hernando de Soto Explores Ga. Hernando de Soto – influential in the conquering of Peru, and gaining gold and silver.Hernando de Soto – influential in the conquering of Peru, and gaining gold and silver. King of Spain granted de Soto 18 months and 600 miles of land to explore Florida.King of Spain granted de Soto 18 months and 600 miles of land to explore Florida. De Soto’s objectives were to acquire gold & conquer the natives.De Soto’s objectives were to acquire gold & conquer the natives.

15. Hernando de Soto Explores Ga. In 1540, De Soto and his men marched from Florida to Ga.In 1540, De Soto and his men marched from Florida to Ga. They encountered Mississippian Indians who were astonished at the guns, horses, and armor of the Spanish.They encountered Mississippian Indians who were astonished at the guns, horses, and armor of the Spanish. The expedition was a failure due to the lack of food and failure to find gold. (4 years)The expedition was a failure due to the lack of food and failure to find gold. (4 years)

16. Hernando de Soto’s route

17. Why Did England Colonize America? England did not have enough land to support its growing population.England did not have enough land to support its growing population. England also wanted religious freedom.England also wanted religious freedom. England wanted to find valuable resources.England wanted to find valuable resources.

18. Why Did France Colonize America? France wanted religious freedom – Hugonots were persecuted in France. France also wanted resources.

19. The Fate of Georgia’s Natives How did the Spanish colonists impact Native Americans from GA? 1.) Natives were forced into slavery. 2.) Natives were killed and tortured. 3.) Natives were involved in the Columbian Exchange – The exposure and exchange of deadly diseases. 4.) Natives Americans were forced to become Christians.

20. Guale & Mocoma Missions (Churches) built to convert Indians to Christianity Friars – Church missionaries Area separated into – Guale (north) between Savannah & Altamaha Rivers –Mocoma (south) Between Altamaha & St. Mary’s River