1. The Atlantic World 1492- 1800 Mr. Green

2. Topics to be Covered in this Unit: Early Explorations Spain Builds an American Empire North America is Settled Atlantic Slave Trade Columbian Exchange

3. Christianity Spreads As a direct result of exploration, Christianity spread Felt that it was their duty to spread the gospel

4. Prince Henry Because he financed more that 14 voyages, Prince Henry earned the nickname as the Navigator Allowed Portugal to gain an early lead in exploring the unknown depths of the World

5. New Technology Because the open seas were dreadful, better ships were needed to continue exploration efforts New vessel was created- The Caravel Large cargo areas, triangular and square sails, adopted the compass from China

6. Nations That Took Exploration to the Extreme PortugalSpainEnglandFrance Netherlands (The Dutch)

7. Dutch East India Company Founded in early 17 th Century to establish direct trade with Asia By 1700, the Dutch were the World’s leader in trading

9. Early Explorers Bartolomeu Dias- Explored from Portugal to the Cape of Good Hope Vasco da Gama- Gave Portugal a direct sea route to India by sailing around the tip of Africa to southwest coast of India; Brought back silks and spices

10. Competition for Wealth There was a fierce competition for wealth amongst European nations Was a question of- “Who would make a discovery that would make trade and travel easier to India and Asia? What would be the quickest route?”

11. Spain Builds An American Empire Instead of sailing all the way around the Southern Tip of Africa, Christopher Columbus decided to sail West across the Atlantic

12. Christopher Columbus In search of an Alternate route to Asia, Columbus comes face to face with a New World Lands on an island he names San Salvador in 1492 in the Caribbean

13. The Idea Comes to Light While spending time in Greenland and Iceland on previous voyages, he overhears stories of Norsemen (Vikings) who sailed west and found new land This is proof that he was not the first to discover ‘The New World’

14. Getting the Mission After 20 years of delegation across Europe, Columbus is finally financed by Spain Was denied so many times before because leaders said he was ‘crazy’ and ‘foolish’ to want to go into the open sea

15. First Encounter Thinking he reached the East Indies, he names the natives that he met ‘Indians’ His first Journey was strictly for EXPLORATION that was funded by Spain Since he promised Spain something and return and found nothing, he convinced the Spanish to fund TWO MORE voyages

16. 1493 and 1502 His next two voyages were strictly business Bringing a cavalry of ships, he helped plunder the surrounding areas This in return created Colonies- Lands controlled by another nation

17. Why Is He Remembered? Being ONE of the first discoverers of the New World, he did it in a time of news coverage Because of him, this New World TRULY became a reality and would change the World forever