behind European Colonization of the New World‚ which‚ in countless ways‚ shaped the lifestyle we know today. However‚ three of those reasons stand out most in assessing what made the colonization of the Americas possible. New trade routes‚ religious freedom‚ and ambitions of wealth all played major roles in colonizing the Americas. When Columbus set out west‚ he was seeking a new‚ faster route to Asia. He did discover an important route to somewhere. While the route to the Americas was not a quicker
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European Settlement in Latin America Between 1450 and 1750 C.E.‚ Europeans entered Latin America and created new political structures‚ increased trade‚ and brought their religion. This happened because the Spanish conquered the Aztecs and Incas‚ while Portugal took over what is now Brazil. Hernando Cortes conquered the Aztecs while Francisco Pizzarro conquered the Incas. The Aztecs and Incas were two great Native American civilizations. In Latin America‚ slavery remained unchanged. These areas
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the Europeans had discovered America‚ the possibilities for them were endless. Although mistakenly discovered‚ it greatly aroused the curiosity of many European explorers. There were new opportunities for them to expand‚ and in more than just one way. Chances to spread religion‚ boost their economy‚ and help themselves politically. As soon as Columbus returned‚ the pope issued a decree saying the world itself was an inheritance of Christianity. Spain and Portugal‚ the two main Christian powers
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Latin America Test Study Guide 1. Explorers for Spain and Portugal: a. Portuguese i. First to launch large-scale operations ii. Prince Henry supported explorations‚ established court—sent expeditions west to Atlantic islands‚ south to Western African coast—Portuguese settled Azores and Madeira Islands‚ learned about African coast—gold and slaves iii. Wanted water route around Africa to India—Bartolomeu Dias attempted‚ pushed back iv. Vasco da Gama
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Chapter 1 Study Guide The Spanish Empire in the Americas 1. Three arguments’ that Juan Gines de Sepulveda used to justify enslaving the Native Americans were for gold‚ ore deposits‚ and for God’s sake and man’s faith in him. 2. Three arguments that Bartolome de las Casas gave in attacking Spanish clonial policies in the New World were the Indians eating human flesh‚ worshiping false gods‚ and also‚ he believed that the Indians were cowardly and timid. 3. For comparisons that Sepulveda
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The Conquest of the Americas: Upon realizing that the New World was not‚ in fact‚ the Far East‚ the Europeans had begun their conquest of the Americas. Several Spanish and Portuguese adventurers were on a mission to conquer the native places in the Americas. Some of the conquerors involved were on a mission to introduce Christianity to the Americas‚ while most of the people did it for the gold. With just a few hundred men‚ the Spanish were able to bring down and control the mighty Aztec and Inca
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America – the huge “Social Experiment?” Early Exploration of the Americas ➢ The Native Americans – 40‚000 BC ➢ Influence of some early explorers: Leif Erickson (1000)‚ Marco Polo (1295)‚ Columbus (1492)‚ Amerigo Vespucci (1507) ➢ The Treaty of Tordesillas (1494) Factors for European Exploration ➢ Desire for East Asian products & a trade route (Northwest Passage) ➢ Religious Competition ➢ Improved Science & Technology ➢ The “Renaissance Spirit” What factors spurred
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colonists Chapter Readings: (Outline Chapters in Garraty Book) • Garraty Ch 1-Part of Ch 3 (pg 1-84) • “1491” • Readings from John Smith’s Journal • Articles on Colonial America – Pocahontas‚ Hutchinson‚ Equiano‚ Squanto Movie Clips: • Scene from Pocahontas – Disney • Scene from The Lost World • Last of the Mohicans • America: The Story of US – “Rebels” Episode • Other Clips from online resources shown as needed Key Concepts: 1. Roanoke 2. Virginia Company 3. Jamestown 4. “Starving
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The Conquest of America In the book The Conquest of America by Tzvetan Todorov‚ Todorov brings about an interesting look into the expeditions of Columbus‚ based on Columbus’ own writings. Initially‚ one can see Columbus nearly overwhelmed by the beauty of these lands that he has encountered. He creates vivid pictures that stand out in the imagination‚ colored by a "marvelous" descriptive style. Todorov gives us an interpretation of Columbus’ discovery of America‚ and the Spaniards’ subsequent
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Americas Socio Economic Evolution from 1492-1750 During the period of 1492-1750 the world experienced a process of transformation as the continents connected. In this era America experienced discovery and colonization from the Europeans. As a result‚ Native Americans entered a process of evolution. They were deeply influenced by the modern Europeans. Socially and economically they grew and evolved. All this changes influenced the Americas by influencing and shaping it. As a result of the blending
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