Exploration and Colonization of the Americas: A Historical Overview
Discover the origins of North America's first inhabitants, followed by the causes and effects of European exploration and colonization in the Americas. Learn about significant figures like Christopher Columbus and key factors driving exploration such as religious motivations, economic pursuits, and technological advancements. Engage in a classroom activity focusing on understanding different aspects of this crucial period in history.
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DO NOW Take out U.S. Maps Brainstorm: How did North America first become inhabited? Homework Study for Geography Review Quiz
European Exploration and Colonization of the Americas
Your Task The classroom will be split in half the right side of the room will be tasked with identifying the causes of European Exploration and Colonization using textbook pages 22-25 The left side of the room will be tasked with identifying the effects of European Exploration and Colonization of the Americas using pages 26-31
Causes of European Exploration GOD (Religion) The Crusade sparked greater religious toleration while increasing religious conversion GOLD With the growth of governments & Armies new trade routes and wealth was needed GLORY-The Rise of Nations: Portugal, Spain, France, England INVENTION New Technologies like the compass and the astrolabe increased confidence and range
Effects of European and Colonization The colonial system/ resistance/ disease African Slave Trade The Columbian Exchange /National Rivalries New Society of North America
Christopher Columbus On his second day in the Americas Columbus wrote I have been very attentive and have tried very hard to find out if there is any gold here. Additionally he later wrote: It was my wish to bypass no island without taking possession. In every place I have entered. Islands and lands, I have always planted a cross Your Highness will order a city built in these regions [for] these countries will be easily converted.
