1. Columbus and the Taino Began traveling to find a shorter trade route to the ______________ After first trip, Columbus made 3 more trips to the Americas – On these trips, Spain wanted: The ____________ of the land To start a _____________ in the West Indies – Columbus brought people and ___________ to the new land on these trips

2. Columbian Exchange Because of Columbus taking these trips, the Columbian Exchange emerged – The Columbian Exchange was a movement of people, animals, plants, diseases, and ways of life between the _____________ and _____________ Hemispheres Many Europeans brought horses, cattle, sheep, and pigs to the Western Hemisphere The Eastern Hemisphere also enjoyed new foods from the Americas, such as corn, potatoes, tomatoes, cocoa, and beans.

3. Columbian Exchange continued… Europeans also brought disease germs to Americas – These germs caused the __________ of many Native Americans

4. Impact of Columbus Voyage Columbus showed Europeans the way to the Americas Many European explorers followed Columbus in search of ________ and _________. Some even conquered mighty empires of the native people to find them. These trade routes left a lasting connection between the Easter and Western Hemisphere

5. Effect on Spain Established colonies and built _____________ settlements – They began plantations and mines The profits from these helped make Spain one of the richest and most powerful countries in the world during the 1600s.