God Gold Glory An Introduction to European Exploration

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God, Gold, & Glory An Introduction to European Exploration & Expansion

God, Gold, & Glory An Introduction to European Exploration & Expansion

Learning Target 7. 72 I can analyze why European countries were motivated to explore,

Learning Target 7. 72 I can analyze why European countries were motivated to explore, including reasons such as religion, political rivalry, and economic gain.

Introduction 1500 s—the Spanish and Portuguese had built empires in the Americas. 1600 s—the

Introduction 1500 s—the Spanish and Portuguese had built empires in the Americas. 1600 s—the French, English, and Dutch also began to establish their own settlements.

Motives—The 3 G’s 1. God (religion) religious enthusiasm convert natives to Christianity 2. Gold

Motives—The 3 G’s 1. God (religion) religious enthusiasm convert natives to Christianity 2. Gold (economic gain) expand trade - especially spices & precious metals such as gold and silver Profit from other products and cash crops 3. Glory (political rivalry) adventure power national pride

Learning Target 7. 71 I can identify the European countries responsible for North American

Learning Target 7. 71 I can identify the European countries responsible for North American exploration and the modern-day countries in which they settled, including France, Spain, England, Portugal, and the Dutch. Summarize the reasons for the success of these countries in colonization of North and South America.

Reasons for Europeans’ Success Spain had guns, horses, and steel which made them unstoppable.

Reasons for Europeans’ Success Spain had guns, horses, and steel which made them unstoppable. Cash crops and fur trade Diseases from Europe caused the deaths of many Native Americans. African slave labor (which replaced Native American labor in some areas) led to more profit from cash crops.

Exploration, Trade, and Colonization France (1)Canada, (2)Louisiana area along Mississippi River Spain (3)Mexico, (4)Central

Exploration, Trade, and Colonization France (1)Canada, (2)Louisiana area along Mississippi River Spain (3)Mexico, (4)Central America, (5)Caribbean Islands, (6)western South America England (7)Eastern United States (13 Colonies) Portugal (8)Brazil, (9)small areas in Africa The Netherlands (10)Guyana (South America), (11)South Africa, (12)islands in Southeast Asia, (13)parts of New York (U. S. )

Exploration and Colonization

Exploration and Colonization

Exploration and Colonization 1 3 2 7 4 13 5 10 6 12 8

Exploration and Colonization 1 3 2 7 4 13 5 10 6 12 8 9 11

Learning Target 7. 63 I can explain the origins of modern capitalism, the influence

Learning Target 7. 63 I can explain the origins of modern capitalism, the influence of mercantilism, and the cottage industry; the elements and importance of a market economy in 17 th century Europe; the changing international trading and marketing patterns, including their locations on a world map; and the influence of explorers and mapmakers.

Origins of Modern Capitalism Mercantilism Cottage Industry A country’s power A system for making

Origins of Modern Capitalism Mercantilism Cottage Industry A country’s power A system for making depends on its wealth goods in workers’ homes Need to own more gold Merchants hired peasants and silver to make things (especially wool cloth) Must have more exports than imports Thought items could be made faster and better Should establish colonies to get raw materials which can then be made Both systems lead to competition among buyers. This impacts supply into products and demand (and prices).

Learning Target 7. 74 I can examine the impact of Columbian Exchange in the

Learning Target 7. 74 I can examine the impact of Columbian Exchange in the 15 th and 16 th centuries and the major economic and social effects on each continent.

Columbian Exchange The exchange of plants and animals between Europe and the Americas Europe

Columbian Exchange The exchange of plants and animals between Europe and the Americas Europe --> Americas Horses, cattle, & wheat Americas --> Europe Potatoes, cocoa, corn, tomatoes, & tobacco Transformed economic activity

Columbian Exchange

Columbian Exchange