u.s. history 8 mrs. lefler u.s. history 8 mrs. lefler
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U.S. History 8
Mrs. Lefler
U.S. History 8
Mrs. Lefler
Portugal Leads the way in Exploration
Portugal Leads the way in Exploration
Henry the Navigator: Leader of Exploration for Portugal. Creates school for navigation and map making. Funds
sea expeditions.
Henry the Navigator: Leader of Exploration for Portugal. Creates school for navigation and map making. Funds
sea expeditions.
Portuguese Explorers Portuguese Explorers
Bartolomeu Dias Rounded the southern tip of Africa in 1488 to get to spice Islands.
Vasco da Gama sails from Portugal to India.
Bartolomeu Dias Rounded the southern tip of Africa in 1488 to get to spice Islands.
Vasco da Gama sails from Portugal to India.
Spain and Portugal Divide the World
Spain and Portugal Divide the World
Why Did Columbus Attempt a New Route?
Why Did Columbus Attempt a New Route?
Pirates in the Mediterranean
Cut out the middle man in trade
Wealth and riches
Pirates in the Mediterranean
Cut out the middle man in trade
Wealth and riches
Who funded his expedition?
Who funded his expedition?
Queen Isabel and King Fernando of Spain
Their interests were better, faster trade routes
Queen Isabel and King Fernando of Spain
Their interests were better, faster trade routes
Christopher ColumbusChristopher Columbus
Credited for Discovery of the New World
Never reached the mainland of North America
Explored the Caribbean
Credited for Discovery of the New World
Never reached the mainland of North America
Explored the Caribbean
Columbus’ Great Discoveries
Columbus’ Great Discoveries
Uncharted lands Friendly Natives Natural
Resources
Gold
Uncharted lands Friendly Natives Natural
Resources
Gold
Effect of Columbus on the Indians
Effect of Columbus on the Indians
War with Arawak (Taino)
Start of European slave trade of Indian People
Extinction of the Arawak
War with Arawak (Taino)
Start of European slave trade of Indian People
Extinction of the Arawak
This Discovery of a new route set off A race to the
west from europe
This Discovery of a new route set off A race to the
west from europe
Spain Portugal France England
Spain Portugal France England
Spanish Explorers Spanish Explorers
Penetrated North America from the south, through the Caribbean, Florida, and mexico
Penetrated North America from the south, through the Caribbean, Florida, and mexico
Amerigo Vespucci1501-1502
Amerigo Vespucci1501-1502
Italian born but sailed for Spain First person to realize that Americas separate from Asian
continent America named for him in 1507 Explored the West Indies and Atlantic coast as far north as
Cape Hatteras (off coast of North Carolina)
Italian born but sailed for Spain First person to realize that Americas separate from Asian
continent America named for him in 1507 Explored the West Indies and Atlantic coast as far north as
Cape Hatteras (off coast of North Carolina)
Ponce de Leon1513
Ponce de Leon1513
Spanish explorer Sailed widely in the
Caribbean Legend says he
searched for the Fountain of Youth
Spanish explorer Sailed widely in the
Caribbean Legend says he
searched for the Fountain of Youth
Juan Ponce De LeonJuan Ponce De Leon
Best known for discovering Florida in 1513
Founded a successful settlement in Puerto Rico
Best known for discovering Florida in 1513
Founded a successful settlement in Puerto Rico
Ponce de Leon and Indians Ponce de Leon and Indians
Set up trade with Calusa Indians
Eight years later, Ponce de Leon was Attacked by Calusa Indians
Died from a wound from Indian arrow on his second expedition
Set up trade with Calusa Indians
Eight years later, Ponce de Leon was Attacked by Calusa Indians
Died from a wound from Indian arrow on his second expedition
Vasco Nunez de Balboa1513
Vasco Nunez de Balboa1513
1st European to see eastern part of Pacific Ocean
Sailed for Spain Crossed the Isthmus
of Panama overland
1st European to see eastern part of Pacific Ocean
Sailed for Spain Crossed the Isthmus
of Panama overland
Effect on Indians Effect on Indians
Makes alliances with Native Americans
Uses Indian bearers to carry supplies as he explores
Makes alliances with Native Americans
Uses Indian bearers to carry supplies as he explores
Hernan Cortes1519
Hernan Cortes1519
Spanish adventurer Conquistador Increased wealth of
Spain through trade of gold, silver, tobacco, cacao beans, and more.
Claimed Mexico for Spain 1519-1521
Spanish adventurer Conquistador Increased wealth of
Spain through trade of gold, silver, tobacco, cacao beans, and more.
Claimed Mexico for Spain 1519-1521
Cortez’s Effect on Indians Cortez’s Effect on Indians Montezuma greets
Cortez with gifts. Cortez takes him prisoner.
Native peoples often forced to accept Christianity
Brought smallpox, measles, and mumps.
Many forced into mines in search of gold and silver
Aztec empire destroyed
Montezuma greets Cortez with gifts. Cortez takes him prisoner.
Native peoples often forced to accept Christianity
Brought smallpox, measles, and mumps.
Many forced into mines in search of gold and silver
Aztec empire destroyed
Francisco Pizarro1531-1533
Francisco Pizarro1531-1533
Spanish Conquistador “Discovered” the Incan
Empire Conquered and
destroyed the Incans of Peru taking gold, silver, and treasures making Spain wealthy
Spanish Conquistador “Discovered” the Incan
Empire Conquered and
destroyed the Incans of Peru taking gold, silver, and treasures making Spain wealthy
Pizarro’s ExplorationPizarro’s Exploration
Pizarro’s effect on the Incan Empire
Pizarro’s effect on the Incan Empire
Captures leader Atahuallpa
Promises to give Pizarro a room of gold and a room of silver.
Pizarro promises his freedom
Pizarro accepts his gifts, then sentences him to death.
Captures leader Atahuallpa
Promises to give Pizarro a room of gold and a room of silver.
Pizarro promises his freedom
Pizarro accepts his gifts, then sentences him to death.
Pizarro’s effect on Inca Empire
Pizarro’s effect on Inca Empire
Inca temples and cities were destroyed and replaced by Spanish churches and cities.
Diseases decreased the population.
Destroyed Inca Empire
Inca temples and cities were destroyed and replaced by Spanish churches and cities.
Diseases decreased the population.
Destroyed Inca Empire
De Soto1539-1542
De Soto1539-1542
Spanish Explorer Explored Florida and
southeastern U.S. in search of gold. Claimed for Spain
First European to reach Mississippi River.
Died of fever. Buried on banks of Mississippi River
His journals provide valuable information on the Native peoples.
Spanish Explorer Explored Florida and
southeastern U.S. in search of gold. Claimed for Spain
First European to reach Mississippi River.
Died of fever. Buried on banks of Mississippi River
His journals provide valuable information on the Native peoples.
De Soto Seeing the Mississippi River for the
First time
De Soto Seeing the Mississippi River for the
First time
Hernando de Soto’s Effect on Indians
Hernando de Soto’s Effect on Indians
Burned villages Conflict with
numerous Southeast tribes.
Takes tribal leaders hostage to coerce help
Burned villages Conflict with
numerous Southeast tribes.
Takes tribal leaders hostage to coerce help
Francisco Coronado1540-1542
Francisco Coronado1540-1542
Explored North American Southwest: AZ, NM, TX, OK, KS
Searched for 7 Golden Cities
Found no gold, silver, or treasures
Explored North American Southwest: AZ, NM, TX, OK, KS
Searched for 7 Golden Cities
Found no gold, silver, or treasures
Coronado Searches for 7 Cities of Gold
Coronado Searches for 7 Cities of Gold
Ferdinand Magellan1519-1522
Ferdinand Magellan1519-1522
Portuguese explorer who sailed for Spain
Led first expedition around the earth
Searching for a westward passage from Spain to the Spice Islands
Named the Pacific Ocean
Portuguese explorer who sailed for Spain
Led first expedition around the earth
Searching for a westward passage from Spain to the Spice Islands
Named the Pacific Ocean
Magellan’s effect on Indians of Philippines Magellan’s effect on
Indians of Philippines Magellan attempts to
convert natives to Christianity
Mactan Tribe refuses.
Magellan burns village to ground
Magellan killed by natives with poison tipped arrows and spears.
Magellan attempts to convert natives to Christianity
Mactan Tribe refuses.
Magellan burns village to ground
Magellan killed by natives with poison tipped arrows and spears.
French Explorers French Explorers
Advanced from the northeast, along the St. Lawrence River, the Great Lakes, the Ohio River, and the Mississippi with some penetration north westward from the Gulf coast.
Advanced from the northeast, along the St. Lawrence River, the Great Lakes, the Ohio River, and the Mississippi with some penetration north westward from the Gulf coast.
Giovanni da Verrazzano1524
Giovanni da Verrazzano1524
Italian born. Sailed for France
Explored the northeast coast of North America from N.C. to Maine
Searched for Northwest Passage
Eaten by Carib Indians
Italian born. Sailed for France
Explored the northeast coast of North America from N.C. to Maine
Searched for Northwest Passage
Eaten by Carib Indians
Jacques Cartier1535
Jacques Cartier1535
French explorer 3 expeditions to
Canada Searching for Northwest
passage Explored St. Lawrence
River and land bordering.
Paved way for French exploration and developed the fur trade.
French explorer 3 expeditions to
Canada Searching for Northwest
passage Explored St. Lawrence
River and land bordering.
Paved way for French exploration and developed the fur trade.
Contact with Indians for trade Contact with Indians for trade
Samuel de Champlain Samuel de Champlain Known as the father of
“New France” Established French
settlements in present day Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and eastern Maine
Founded Quebec City and put France on the path to an empire built on the fur trade.
Known as the father of “New France”
Established French settlements in present day Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and eastern Maine
Founded Quebec City and put France on the path to an empire built on the fur trade.
Champlain’s Effect on the Indians
Champlain’s Effect on the Indians
Befriended the Huron
Introduced firearms to Indian warfare
Fought with Hurons against the Iroquois
Tribes needed guns to survive.
Befriended the Huron
Introduced firearms to Indian warfare
Fought with Hurons against the Iroquois
Tribes needed guns to survive.
English Explorers English Explorers
English moved generally from the Atlantic coast westward, with activity in Arctic waters in search of the Northwest Passage
English moved generally from the Atlantic coast westward, with activity in Arctic waters in search of the Northwest Passage
John Cabot 1497
John Cabot 1497
Italian born Sailed for King
Henry of England Searched for a
faster route to Asia
Italian born Sailed for King
Henry of England Searched for a
faster route to Asia
What did he discover? What did he discover?
Newfoundland and
rich fishing areas
Newfoundland and
rich fishing areas
Sir Walter Raleigh Sir Walter Raleigh
Founder of the Virginia colony.
His attempts to establish Roanoke failed
Paved the way for other English settlements.
Founder of the Virginia colony.
His attempts to establish Roanoke failed
Paved the way for other English settlements.
Henry HudsonHenry Hudson
English born explorer that explored Arctic Ocean and Northeastern North America for the Netherlands and later England.
Discovered what is now New York City Hudson Bay, Hudson River named after him
English born explorer that explored Arctic Ocean and Northeastern North America for the Netherlands and later England.
Discovered what is now New York City Hudson Bay, Hudson River named after him
What Happened to Hudson? What Happened to Hudson?
Who searched for a new passage to Asia in 1492?
Who searched for a new passage to Asia in 1492?
Christopher Columbus Christopher Columbus
What did Cabot discover?
What did Cabot discover?
Newfoundland
Rich fishing lands
Newfoundland
Rich fishing lands
Who was the first person to realize a new world had been
discovered?
Who was the first person to realize a new world had been
discovered?
Amerigo Vespucci Amerigo Vespucci
Who is best known for discovering Florida?
Who is best known for discovering Florida?
Ponce de LeonPonce de Leon
Who crossed the Isthmus of Panama to see the eastern side of the Pacific ocean?
Who crossed the Isthmus of Panama to see the eastern side of the Pacific ocean?
BalboaBalboa
Who conquered the Aztec Empire and was responsible
for Montezuma’s death?
Who conquered the Aztec Empire and was responsible
for Montezuma’s death?
CortesCortes
Who led the first expedition around the
world?
Who led the first expedition around the
world?
Ferdinand Magellan Ferdinand Magellan
Who explored the Eastern coast of the U.S from N.C. to
Maine?
Who explored the Eastern coast of the U.S from N.C. to
Maine?
Verrazzano Verrazzano
Who conquered the Incan Empire and had
Atahuallpa killed?
Who conquered the Incan Empire and had
Atahuallpa killed?
Pizarro Pizarro
Who made 3 expeditions to Canada and paved the way
for French exploration ?
Who made 3 expeditions to Canada and paved the way
for French exploration ?
Cartier Cartier
What English explorer founded Virginia Colony but was
unsuccessful creating the settlement of Roanoke?
What English explorer founded Virginia Colony but was
unsuccessful creating the settlement of Roanoke?
Sir Walter Raleigh Sir Walter Raleigh
Who explored Florida and Southeastern U.S.?
Who explored Florida and Southeastern U.S.?
DeSoto DeSoto
Who explored the American southwest in search of the
Seven Golden Cities?
Who explored the American southwest in search of the
Seven Golden Cities?
Coronado Coronado
Who was known as the father of New France, founded Quebec, and helped France create a fur
trade empire?
Who was known as the father of New France, founded Quebec, and helped France create a fur
trade empire?
Champlain Champlain
Who Explored the Arctic Ocean and Northeastern
North America and was set adrift by his crew?
Who Explored the Arctic Ocean and Northeastern
North America and was set adrift by his crew?
Henry Hudson Henry Hudson