Vocab Cards Unit 4  Conquistador – a Spanish adventurer or conqueror in the new world during the 16 th century.  Conquest – anything acquired by conquering, as a nation, a territory, or spoils.  Empire – a group of nations or peoples ruled by one powerful government: usually a territory of greater extent than a kingdom.  Cultural Diffusion – spreading of culture between different groups.

European Exploration of America

Countries that Explored  England (U.K) = Northeast US  The Netherlands = NY/Hudson River  Spain = Southern US  France = Around the Mississippi River

Things that mattered in exploration: 1.Reasons for Exploration 2.Areas Explored 3.Negative Consequences 4.Positive Contributions to American Life

Reasons 1.Wealth (Gold) 2.Religion (God) 3.Nationalism & Power (Glory) 4.Renaissance curiosity and adventure (Glory)

 Wealth & Power: trade with Asia; fur, gold, and silver  Religion: Catholic or Protestant  Nationalism: my country is the best! More land!  Renaissance: adventure! Curiosity!

Areas Explored

Negative Consequences  Slavery  Disease  Guns  Native Americans  Fur trade  Conflicts  Tobacco

Positive Contributions England  Law and government  Language  Religion  Agriculture (farming)  Companies  Architecture The Netherlands  Language: Harlem, Bronx  Architecture Spain  Language: San Antonio, Florida, Rio Grande  Religion  Ranching and Mining  Architecture France  Language: Louisiana, New Orleans  Religion  Respect for Natives