THE GOLDEN AGE OF EXPLORATIONLESSON E 2 WHAT

THE GOLDEN AGE OF EXPLORATION-LESSON E 2 WHAT FACTORS CONTRIBUTED TO EUROPEAN EXPLORATION? GEOGRAPHIC REASONING: CHARACTERIZE AND ANALYZE CHANGING INTERCONNECTIONS AMONG PLACES AND REGIONS

HOW IS THE 1507 MAP DIFFERENT FROM THE PRESENT DAY MAP? WHY HAS IT CHANGED?

� WHY EXPLORE? MIGHT PEOPLE IN THE WEST HAVE WANTED TO TRADE WITH PEOPLE IN THE EAST? � WHY WOULD EXPLORERS LOOK FOR ALTERNATE ROUTES? � WHY WOULD TRANSATLANTIC EXPLORERS HAVE TRAVELED WEST IF THEIR INTENDED DESTINATION WAS EAST?

�El Requerimiento, 1513 � Historical Context: The Spanish Requirement of 1513 (El Requerimiento) was a declaration by Spain of its “God-given right” to take possession of the territories of the New World. The Requirement was read—in Spanish—to Native Americans to inform them of Spain’s rights of conquest. Those who resisted were considered in defiance of God’s plan. MODEL TEXT WRITE DOWN THE WORDS THAT YOU BELIEVE ARE IMPORTANT IN UNDERSTANDING WHY EUROPEANS EXPLORED.

� In the name of the King, . . . we their servants notify and make known to you, as best we can, that the Lord our God, living and eternal, created the heaven and the Earth… … God our Lord gave charge to one man, called [The Pope], that he should be lord and superior of all the men in the world, that all should obey him, and that he should be the head of the whole human race, wherever men should live…; One of these [Popes], made donation of these isles … to the King and to their successors, our lords, with all that they are in these territories… Wherefore, as best we can, we ask and require you that you consider what we have said to you, and that you take the time that shall be necessary to understand deliberate (think) upon it, and that you acknowledge the Church as the ruler and superior of the whole world… But if you do not do this, and maliciously make delay in it, I certify to you that, with the help of God, we shall powerfully enter into your country, and shall make war against you in all ways and manners that we can, and shall subject you to the yoke and obedience of the Church and of their highnesses; we shall take you, and your wives, and your children, and shall make slaves of them, and as such shall sell and dispose of them as their highnesses may command; and we shall take away your goods, and shall do you all the mischief and damage that we can… and we protest that the deaths and losses which shall accrue from this are your fault, and not that of [the King], or ours, nor of these men who come with us. . . ” JUAN LOPEZ DE PALACISOS RUBIOS 1513

ANALYZING ART/WRITINGS FOR CONTENT Step 1. Observation A. Study the document for two minutes. Form an overall impression of the document and then examine individual items. B. Use the chart below to list people, objects, and activities in the image. � People /Objects /Activities � � � Step 2. Inference Based on what you observed above, list 3 things you might infer from this image. � Step 3. Question According to this document what factors contributed to European exploration? � � � ART ANALYSIS � � � Step 1. Document Information Date(s) of Document: Author (or Creator) of the Document: Step 2. Close Reading Document Information (There are many possible ways to answer A– E) A. List three things the author said that you think are important. Explain. B. Why do you think this document was written? C. What evidence in the document helps you know why it was written? Quote from the document. D. According to this document, what factors contributed to European exploration? WRITTEN DOCUMENT ANALYSIS

An adventure to the new world � Instructions from the king and queen � � You, as the agent of the king and queen, are hereby authorized to make a journey to the new world on behalf of our kingdom. All of our rivals are competing for land, trade and wealth. Whoever wins will be the strongest kingdom in Europe. It is imperative that you succeed. � Your mission is to claim land for the monarchy, locate a new trading route across the ocean, look for a passage to asia, bring back gold, silver, spices, new plants and any items deemed valuable. You will be provided with a ship, crew, and all necessary provisions for an extensive journey to the new world. Certain precise requirements must be met if you expect to be rewarded for your achievements. In order to fulfill your contract you will make an explorers notebook consisting of the attached items. Good luck and godspeed. � The monarchy �

It should include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. A cover page (including name of explorer/conquistador and their picture {your name and class}) A public announcement alerting people of your journey. A map tracing the voyage from your sponsoring country to the new world and areas in the new world you will visit. (include map key, compass rose and title) Information about you (explorer or conquistador), explain your experience, your early life, and why you are exploring. (what are you looking for? ) Flag of the monarchy to plant on all lands claimed. A detailed letter to the monarch sharing all that you have found (people, plants, animals, trade routes, precious minerals, etc. ). it should persuade them to either continue or abandon similar explorations in the future.