1. IMPACT OF SPANISH COLONIZATION What were the consequences of the interaction between cultures from the “old world” and the “new world”

2. CONQUEST OF THE “NEW WORLD”  Spanish conquistadors easily conquered Natives in Mexico and Peru They had better weapons and animals never seen by Natives They had better weapons and animals never seen by Natives Some Native groups aided conquistadors in their defeat of the Aztecs and Incas Some Native groups aided conquistadors in their defeat of the Aztecs and Incas Natives had no immunity to diseases brought by Europeans Natives had no immunity to diseases brought by Europeans

3. COLUMBIAN EXCHANGE

4. IMPACT OF SPANISH COLONIZATION NOTES  Read pgs. 95-98 and answer the questions on the “Impact of Spanish Colonization” Sheet with a partner.  Be prepared to discuss as a group

6. IMPACT OF SPANISH COLONIZATION  Positive  Negative