The Spanish

EQ: What impact did the Spanish have on the Age of Exploration and the areas it settled?

Much of the Spanish Age of Exploration can be traced back to one man. Christopher Columbus was the most influential Spanish explorer. On your white boards, list what you already know about Christopher Columbus. 1 minutes

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Christopher Columbus was born in Italy, but sailed for Spain.

He was a colonizer, navigator, and an

Critical Thinking Whiteboard Activity

explorer who took 4 voyages across the Atlantic Ocean.

His voyages ultimately lead to the

European acknowledgment of the New World.

Spains future riches and success are

Why do you think the Spanish crown sponsored (paid) for an Italian to sail for them?

due, largely in part, to Columbus.

The Spanish sponsored an Italian to sail for them because _____

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Primary Source Analysis (Extracts from Columbus Journal)

The king and queen of Spain funded his journey, with the end goal of reaching Asia.

After two years of sailing, Columbus reached the New World, which he thought was Asia (India).
The year was 1492

Sunday, 21 October. At 10 o'clock, we arrived at a cape of the island, and anchored, the other vessels in company. After having dispatched a meal, I went ashore, and found no habitation save a single house, and that without an occupant; we had no doubt that the people had fled in terror at our approach, as the house was completely furnished. SOAPStone

The Spanish would have colonies and

power/influence over parts of the new world for the next 400 years.

What is the Occasion, Audience, and tone of this document?

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Literal translation from Spanish conquerors

conquistadors were soldiers, explorers,

and adventurers under the Spanish thrown. They were the strong arm of Spanish exploration and were in charge of seizing land/materials/wealth for the crown.

Think/Write/Share - Critical Thinking Why do you think Spain and its conquistadors were so successful in acquiring land/materials/wealth in the Americas?

The most influential Spanish conquistadors:

Francisco Pizarro Hernando Cortez Juan Ponce de Leon

AB Exchange
Agree/Disagree _______ Critical Response Can you clarify / add +1 statement One thing I would like to add

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Cortez

Pizarro was most known for expeditions to South America.

conquered the Incas

Pizarro

Ponce De Leon

Think/Write/Share - Critical Thinking

Cortez was most known for his exploration of Central Amer.

Conquered the Aztecs

Ponce de Leon was most known for his never ending obsession and search for the fountain of youth.
Explored from California to

The explorations and conquests of the conquistadors transformed Spain. The Spanish rapidly expanded foreign trade and overseas colonization. For a time, wealth from the Americas made Spain one of the world's richest and most powerful countries.

Florida

How do you think this newfound power and influence by the Spanish impacted the balance of power in Europe? Explain!

1. READ/EVALUATE only at least 1 minute. 2. What VARIABLES are in the data? 3. What are the RESULTS of the data? 4. What CONCLUSIONS can you get from the data? 5. Put it all together in WRITING!
Introduction-Body

Conclusion.

By 1550 Spain dominated the lands and peoples around the Caribbean and deep into both North and South America.
Portugal was the only true competition

On your whiteboards (answer in complete sentences)

in South America. The two countries signed the Treaty of Tordesillas to ensure that they did not go to war over resources in the Americas.

Why do you think other European nations were afraid of Spanish success?
Leave space at the bottom of

your board for your partner

Other European countries were afraid of Spains growing strength and wealth.
Great Britain (a maritime power) was

particularly unnerved at Spains new wealth and power.

Pass your whiteboard to your partner: Write a clarification question that forces your partner to elaborate more and justify their perspective

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EQ: What impact did the Spanish have on the Age of Exploration and the areas it settled?

Spain and God:

In addition to the search for wealth, the Spanish also spread Christianity

to the New World. The Western Hemisphere today is mainly Christian.

Spain and Gold:

Out of Central and South America, Spaniards were able to steal and loot

billions of dollars worth of gold, silver, and other goods.

Spain and Glory:

Starting with Christopher Columbus, Spain became the strongest

country on the planet (for a short period of time).

They are recognition as the European country who discovered a new land (new to Europeans). They conquered both the Inca and Aztec empires.

CFU --- Think / Write / Share: Was Spain more successful than Portugal (learned about yesterday)?
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1.) The voyages of Columbus eventually led to which of the following: A) circumnavigation of Africa B) discovery of the Americas C) discovery of Australia D) circumnavigation of the world 2.) Conquistadors were mainly: A) religious men who tried to spread Christianity B) seaman who sailed caravels C) soldiers who conquered D) people who belonged to royal families

3.) To ensure that they did not go to war over resources, Spain and Portugal signed which of the following: A) Treaty of Tordesillas B) Treaty of Guadalupe C) Treaty of Brisbane D) Treaty of Madrid

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