1. Chapter 16 Section 3 Notes
Christopher Columbus found the Americas while searching for _____________.
The ___________ welcomed the Spanish invader who was thought to be the light-skinned god Quetzalcoatl.
Two diseases killed more Native Americans than did Spanish swords ________ and _________.
Balboa, who found what is today the Pacific Ocean, was charged with _________ against Spain.
What was Francisco Pizarro in search of when he found the Inca? __________

2. The Spanish arrive in America Pizarro conquers the Inca
So what? What is important to understand about this?
Chapter 16 Section 3
Spanish Explorers and soldiers were drawn to the riches of Native American civilizations. Using horses and guns, they defeated the Aztec and Inca Empires in early A.D. 1500s
Main idea
The Spanish arrive in America
Spain Conquers Mexico
Pizarro conquers the Inca

3. The Spanish arrive in America Pizarro conquers the Inca
So what? What is important to understand about this?
Chapter 16 Section 3
Spanish Explorers and soldiers were drawn to the riches of Native American civilizations. Using horses and guns, they defeated the Aztec and Inca Empires in early A.D. 1500s
Main idea
The Spanish arrive in America
Spain Conquers Mexico
Pizarro conquers the Inca

4. The Spanish arrive in America Pizarro conquers the Inca
Columbus discovered America while trying to find a sea route to Asia.
The Spanish used their military and disease to destroy 2 empires and claim land in the new world.
So what? What is important to understand about this?
Chapter 16 Section 3
Spanish Explorers and soldiers were drawn to the riches of Native American civilizations. Using horses and guns, they defeated the Aztec and Inca Empires in early A.D. 1500s
Main idea
The Spanish arrive in America
Tenochtitlan ,000 people. Largest City in N.A.
Columbus – Italian sea captain that discovered the island of Hispaniola.
Conquistadors – solider /explorers sent to the Americas.
Spain Conquers Mexico
Hernan Cortes – solider, Spanish invasion of Cuba.
Montezuma II – Aztec Emperor.
Cortes attacked the Aztec’s, Smallpox broke out, Montezuma captured & killed. Aztec destroyed.
Pizarro conquers the Inca
1530: Pizarro attacks the Inca.
Tricked Atahualpa into a meeting, Captured him, Was promised silver and gold for freedom.
Killed Atahualpa and conquered Peru.