2. The Age of Contact Spanish (and a little French-but mostly Spanish!!) Exploration

3. Who brought the map??? This metal underwear is killing me!!! Did I turn off the coffee pot before we left???

4. The Powers That Be (Were) The “Big Three” countries in Europe who were competing for land were…

5. All three countries explored for the same reasons--- “The Three G’s”

6. At this time, explorers were searching for

7. And once they began to explore the New World, they thought they would find lots of gold.

8. People also wanted glory for their country.

9. People also wanted to share/spread their faith. Is that really any different today?

10. Spain In 1492, Christopher Columbus wanted to try a different sea route to Asia. Columbus took his idea to the rulers of Spain, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. They agreed to help Columbus. Columbus used three ships-The Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria. He was allowed to keep a percentage of everything he found.

11. Impact of Explorers on Texas We now know the three reasons explorers came to Texas. We now know the three reasons explorers came to Texas. Those reasons are… Those reasons are… GOLD GOLD GOD GOD GLORY GLORY But…we need to ask ourselves what IMPACT (Effect) their exploration had on Texas? But…we need to ask ourselves what IMPACT (Effect) their exploration had on Texas?

12. First Things First Remember…long ago when we analyzed the four regions of Texas, the Native Texas tribes, and discovered why they lived where they did? We now need to determine why the explorers decided to come to Texas. So…why? (Find someone in the room NOT at your table, and discuss this for at least one minute. Come up with three good reasons)

13. Spain Soon, Conquistadors (Spanish word for conquerors) arrived in the Americas. Soon, Conquistadors (Spanish word for conquerors) arrived in the Americas. Pineda and Cortes explored and colonized the Gulf area, including Texas and Mexico. In Mexico, they fought against the Aztecs. European diseases spread by the Spanish soldiers. Cortes defeated the Aztecs in 1521. Spain took control of the lands in Mexico. Pineda and Cortes explored and colonized the Gulf area, including Texas and Mexico. In Mexico, they fought against the Aztecs. European diseases spread by the Spanish soldiers. Cortes defeated the Aztecs in 1521. Spain took control of the lands in Mexico. The gold and silver they obtained and brought back to Spain made other explorers and colonists eager to come. The gold and silver they obtained and brought back to Spain made other explorers and colonists eager to come. Turn and talk to a partner about what a conquistador is. Turn and talk to a partner about what a conquistador is.