Spain “Discovers” the New WorldSocial Studies Skill Standard: Historical

Interpretation 4 – Understand the meaning, implication, and impact of

historical eventsObjective: Describe Spanish exploration of the Americas and its effects on Native Americans

Warm-up #2: The Americas

• Who discovered America? Can you discover a place where people already inhabit? Please explain in detail. (Remember that in order to receive full credit your response needs to be 8-

10 lines in length.) Sentence Starters:1. America was discovered by…2. I believe that you can/can not discover a place where people are already there because…

In-Class note Taking Tips!Informal language

• Don’t write every word!!!! Summarize• But also, don’t just write what's on the board.

Add in teacher examples & explanations.• Use your best text messaging skills-abbrev.

Everything! Ppl, enuf, &, thot…• Only copy what is in a black font.

Christopher Columbus1. Sails west from Spain

across Atlantic to find shorter trading route to Asia

a. Oct.12, 1492- Columbus’ ships find land• *Columbus felt he had

landed in India (called local natives Indians)

Map (Today)

Map created by Columbus

What does this image suggest?

What does this image suggest?

Two worlds Collide

2. Columbus’ discovery changes the worlda. Effect on Native Americans• Forced into slavery by Spanish• Disease decimates population- no resistance to

simple sicknesses (flu, measles, smallpox)• Culture destroyed- Spanish force Indians to convert to

Christianity or stop practicing native religions

3. Impact on Europea. Wealth- Spain claimed

new land (Mexico to Chile) and took gold from new colonies

b. Columbian Exchange- foods from Americas (potatoes, tobacco, corn) become popular in Europe

c. Migration- Europeans began moving to new world for better life

4. Impact on Africa- a. Slavery- dying Indians

created a need for slaves in New World

What does this map represent?

Is it still relevant today?

How so?

Answer the following questions COMPLETE SENTENCES

MAP Page 151. Which explorer claimed

California? What country is he from?

2. Which French explorer help lay French claims to Canada?

3. Why does it seem that Spain travels so close to Africa before going to the Americas?

MAP Page 174. Which continents are

involved in the Columbian Exchange?

5. Why is the back and forth flow of goods considered an “ecological revolution”?

6. Besides the distribution of goods, how has the Columbian Exchange affected the Americas? (socially, economically, etc)

Answers

MAP Page 15 MAP Page 17

• 4. The continents involved in the Columbian exchange are North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.

• 5. The back and forth of goods in considered an “ecological revolution” because it exposes new crops and goods to different areas around the world.

Exit Ticket

• 3-2-1• 3 things you learned today• 2 questions you need to be answered about

today’s lesson• 1 prediction based on today’s lesson

Spain Claims a New Empire (1500s)

1. Spain was the first European country to colonize and explore Americas, controlled land from Mexico to tip of South America

a. Conquistadors- Spanish explorers who claimed land for Spain with help of superior weapons, Native Americans allies, and spreading disease

b. Hernan Cortes- conquers Mexico and Aztecs with 600 men, 17 horses, and 10 cannons

c. *Spain’s control of Mexico made Spain wealthy and the strongest country in Europe

What’s happening in the US?

1. Spain explores US southwest (CA. AZ., TX.FL.) but finds little gold– *Spain focuses on converting Indians to Christianity

2. Missions- plantations designed to convert Indians while making a profit off Indian labor– *Helps destroy Native American culture and leads

tribes to rebel• Pueblo and Pope- lead 17000 Indians in 1680 against

Spanish in New Mexico that kicked Spanish out for 14 years

• **Lack of wealth and Indian rebellions helped shift Spain’s attention away from North America allowing other European countries to set up colonies in the present day US

Checking for UnderstandingColumbus & Native Americans

• What effect did Columbus’ discovery have on Native Americans? (3 effects)

CW #2: Chapter 1, Section 2 Vocabulary (Pg. #) (Due Friday)

1. Taino2. Encomienda3. Columbian Exchange4. Mestizos5. Conquistadores 6. Hernan Cortes7. Pueblo Pope

In upper right hand corner:•Full Name (Last, First)•Today’s Date (see board)•Period #

Title your paper

Classwork

• Map Handout• Answer the objective– Describe Spanish exploration of the Americas and

its effects on Native Americans