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--What do YOU remember from World History about the Age of Exploration (countries/reasons/ people)?
--What is implied when using the word “discovered”?
--What holiday is celebrated on October 12 in the United States?
Exploration and Colonization of the New
World
American History I
The World Pre-Exploration
15th Century construction of the description of the world by Ptolemy, a Roman mathematician
Europe on the Eve of Exploration
When Columbus sailed from Spain in 1492, he was leaving behind a Europe that was just recovering
from some significant issues
Europe on the Eve of Exploration
• Warfare– England and
France
• Disease– Bubonic Plague
Europe on the Eve of Exploration
Impact of the Bubonic Plague• Europe had fewer
workers• Heavier reliance on
new technologies• Labor saving
techniques in almost all industries
Europe on the Eve of Exploration
Consolidation of Political Power• During the 14th and early 15th
centuries, much of Europe had been involved in large scale warfare.
• At the end of the 15th century, a measure of stability returned to the countries who were going to become involved in exploration
Europe on the Eve of Exploration
Religious Conflict • Western Europeans
had been united by the Catholic Church for more than a thousand years.
• The Protestant Reformation introduced a challenge to powerful Catholic Church Martin Luther
Reasons for ExplorationRemember the
three “G”s
God
Gold
Glory
Quick Write
• On the left side of your notebook, write about the following prompt.
If you lived during this time, which of the three main motivations for exploration would have driven you to risk your life, and why?
*fairness cards*
Many new navigational technologies were introduced by Prince Henry “the Navigator” of Portugal
Advances in Navigation
The Caravel
The Magnetic
Compass
The Astrolabe
The Role of Ferdinand and Isabella
• King and Queen of Spain
• Kept Columbus waiting seven
years before they gave their
support in the voyage
Christopher Columbus• Born in Genoa
in 1451• Not the first
European to believe he could reach Asia by sailing Westward
Columbus’ Voyages# 1
Primary Source WorkTask• You will be asked to look at and
analyze a number of documents regarding Columbus
• Once you have read, you will be asked to develop a well written response (2-3 paragraphs) that answers the question….– “Should Columbus Day be a national
holiday in the United States?
This is your homework
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