European Exploration of North America ©2012, TESCCC

©2012, TESCCC

European Exploration to North America: Columbus discovered “the New World” looking for a new trade route to India Following Columbus’ discovery of the “New World,” other explorers followed European Countries competed for colonies in North America ©2012, TESCCC

Bubble Chart Spread of Ideas

Spread of Ideas The Renaissance Trade was growing all over the world A reawakening of cultural and intellectual curiosity in Europe, 1300’s-1600’s Caused Europeans to rethink their place in the world Trade was growing all over the world New nations wanted more wealth, influence ©2012, TESCCC

Bubble Chart New Technology

Influence of Technology Printing press Led to better maps, more people reading them Astrolabe Measured the positions of stars Compass Allowed sailors to accurately Better ship design Caravels sailed faster, with more cargo space ©2012, TESCCC

http://airbnb.io/caravel/

European Exploration Map, 1487-1611 Found in Ch. 3, Chapter Level Resources

Exit Tasks At the bottom of your notes, write 1-2 sentences summarizing what you learned today about exploration. Write potential test questions in left column.

HW Assignment Which of the following do you think was the most important innovation, and why? Write a short paragraph. The compass/astrolabe The printing press Caravels

End of Thursdays class.

Friday, 9/8 Please get out your notes from yesterday about exploration ©2012, TESCCC

Thursday Exit Questions Why was it such an accomplishment for Columbus to discover the “new world?” Why did the Spanish King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella support Columbus’ expeditions? Did Columbus discover “a new world” after all? What do you think?

Nations Compete for North America Some common themes...

The Spanish Reasons for Exploration: To find riches (Gold) To spread Christianity (God) To expand their empire and personal fame (Glory) They explored and eventually settled: Florida Southwest United States Mexico Islands in the Caribbean ©2012, TESCCC

Spanish Famous Explorers & the Search for Myths Coronado – 7 Cities of Cibola DeLeon – Florida – Fountain of Youth Spanish ©2012, TESCCC

Spanish Lasting Contributions Language Religion Clothing – chaps, sombreros, etc. Crops – sugar cane, coffee, grains Names of places – throughout the Southwest Spanish ©2012, TESCCC

The French Reasons for Exploration: Northwest Passage – they believed there was a water route through to the Pacific Ocean (faster trade routes) Discovered the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Fur trade with the Indians Spread Christianity to the Native Americans ©2012, TESCCC

The French Territories Explored: System of Rule: Central U.S. (Mississippi River) Canada Some Caribbean Islands System of Rule: Royal Colony King ruled through royal governor The French ©2012, TESCCC

The French Lasting Contributions Language – Canada, Louisiana Names of Places Religion Explored Mississippi River Marquette & Joliet LaSalle The French ©2012, TESCCC

The English The English explored North America for: Wealth (hoped to find gold) Convert American Indians to Christianity Claim land for England Search for trade routes The Northwest Passage Freedom from religious persecution Expansion of their empire and become competitive with other powerful European nations such as Spain ©2012, TESCCC

Mercantilism English Colonies England saw North America’s natural resources as means for gaining wealth and international stature Mercantilism – colonies exist for the good of the Home Country Mercantilism English Colonies ©2012, TESCCC

English Territories Explored: System of Rule Atlantic Coast Canada Self-government – Mayflower Compact Representative Government – Virginia House of Burgesses English ©2012, TESCCC

English Lasting Contributions Religion Self-rule Representative Government Language Customs English ©2012, TESCCC

The Dutch Reasons for Exploration Northwest Passage Trade ©2012, TESCCC