2. So it all begins from Europe… Europe needed to find a new way to get to Asia to get away from the Ottoman Empire Portugal was first to do it by sea Around coast of Africa Spain followed with Italian sailor, Christopher Columbus He believed the earth was round and that the earth was small enough he could just sail west to Asia Landed in islands in the Caribbean Sea columbus sets sail France then followed Last to come over were the English

3. Why is it called “America” Columbus made 4 trips to “America” all the while thinking it was Asia—a little confused…. In 1497 and 1503, Amerigo Vespucci (Italian) proved Columbus was wrong based on differences in plant and animal life 1507, a German mapmaker drew a new map of the world and labeled the new land as “America”

5. Well Why NOT go to America?? Stories of gold and silver Others wanted to spread the Christian faith or just be able to practice their faith freely Rivalry between nations and a thirst for the glory North America offered a lot for these explorers (Ch. 2 North America)Ch. 2 North America

6. Label on your Ship Cause: WHY something happens Causes for Exploration 1. Find a shorter way to the Far East (Indies) for trade (spices), 2. Wealth (GOLD & silver) 3. Claim new lands for their countries 4. Convert people to Christianity, (GOD) 5. Adventure and notoriety, (GLORY) Effect: WHAT occurred after something happens Effects of Exploration 1. Settlement/Discovery of North America 2. Expanded Knowledge of World Geography 3. Development of trade 4. Conflict with Native Americans 5. The spread of disease 6. Transfer of goods, foods, ideas and methods

7. Spain Builds an Empire Columbus established Spain’s first settlements in Cuba and Hispaniola to look for gold He also granted his men the right to make Native Americans work for them Spanish taught Native Americans Christianity in exchange Conquistadors continued Westward for gold, God, and glory Cortes conquers Mexico and the wealthy Aztec civilization and tries to convert them to Catholicism Pizarro travels to Peru to conquer the Incan people Spain looted gold, silver, and jewels from the Native peoples of Peru