1. European Colonization
Reasons:
Gold
Glory
God
Mercantilism – economic system that determines country power by:
1. resources
2. exports
15th century world powers
1. England
2. France
3. Portugal
4. Spain

2. Christopher Columbus Mistakes: 1. incorrect calculation of distance.
2. map was incorrect.
1492 – Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria
Columbus would explore Caribbean islands.

3. Impact on Native Americans
1. European Colonization
- Hispaniola: unsuccessful – natives killed all of Columbus’ men.
- Isabela: unsuccessful – malaria, no fresh water.
2. Native American slavery
- convert to Christianity – easier to make slaves.
- used to mine gold, cut fine woods and capture exotic animals.

4. Columbian Exchange Europe – Africa – North America. Trade:
1. plants & animals
2. languages
3. technology
4. disease
5. slaves
6. gems