1. European Exploration of North America
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3. 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
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4. Bubble Chart
Spread of Ideas

5. 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
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6. Bubble Chart
New Technology

7. 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
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9. European Exploration Map, 1487-1611
Found in Ch. 3, Chapter Level Resources

10. 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.

11. 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

12. End of Thursdays class.

14. Friday, 9/8 Please get out your notes from yesterday about exploration
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15. 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?

17. Nations Compete for North America
Some common themes...

18. 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
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19. Spanish Famous Explorers & the Search for Myths
Coronado – 7 Cities of Cibola
DeLeon – Florida – Fountain of Youth
Spanish
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20. Spanish Lasting Contributions Language Religion
Clothing – chaps, sombreros, etc.
Crops – sugar cane, coffee, grains
Names of places – throughout the Southwest
Spanish
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21. 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
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22. 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
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23. The French Lasting Contributions Language – Canada, Louisiana
Names of Places
Religion
Explored Mississippi River
Marquette & Joliet
LaSalle
The French
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24. 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
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25. 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
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26. English Territories Explored: System of Rule Atlantic Coast Canada
Self-government – Mayflower Compact
Representative Government – Virginia House of Burgesses
English
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27. English Lasting Contributions Religion Self-rule
Representative Government
Language
Customs
English
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28. The Dutch Reasons for Exploration Northwest Passage Trade
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