All materials on our website are shared by users. If you have any questions about copyright issues, please report us to resolve them. We are always happy to assist you.
Share
Description
Spanish Explorations. Unit 2 Chapter 3 Lesson 3 Pages 128-134. Objectives. Describe the aims, obstacles, and accomplishments of Spanish explorers. Trace the routes of Spanish explorers and identify their claims. Spanish explorations.
Transcript
Spanish ExplorationsUnit 2 Chapter 3 Lesson 3Pages 128-134ObjectivesDescribe the aims, obstacles, and accomplishments of Spanish explorers. Trace the routes of Spanish explorers and identify their claims. Spanish explorationsSpain had claimed a lot of land in the America’s (this is today South America) Many others came seeking: Riches National glory Converting Native Americans to Christianity King of SpainThe King encouraged explorations He offered large sums of money called, GRANTS, to those who led expeditions These explorers became known as CONQUISTADORS Juan Ponce de LeonHad sailed with Columbus on his 2nd voyage Helped conquer Puerto Rico Heard of an island called Bimini and a Fountain of Youth 1513 – landed on Florida and claimed it for Spain Ponce de Leon1521, returned to Florida to start a settlement Calusa tribe defended their land Ponce de Leon killed Never found the Fountain of Youth He is known for becoming the 1st Spanish explorer to set foot on land that became part of the United States EARLYCONQUISTADORSHernando Cortes1519, Spain Sent fo find gold in the land of the AZTECS Cortes marched to the capital of Tenochtitlan Those who didn’t like the Aztecs helped Cortes Cortes vs. AztecsMoteuhzoma – Aztec emperor believed Cortes was the light-skinned god that was believed to return one day to rule them Cortes took him as prisoner They fought strong, but had no guns and horses like the Spanish Many died in battles, but also diseases Mexico City built on the ruins of Tenochtitlan ConquistadorHorseArmor made of steelA gunAztec WarriorArmor made of quilted leatherWood shield w/ feather fringeWooden club Conquistador vs. Aztec WarriorSeven Cities of Gold???Cortes found gold Spanish leaders in Mexico City heard talk of seven cities of gold Priest, Marcos de Niza, sent to look with his slave, Estevanico Estevanico was killed on mission DeNiza returned and said he saw the golden city Francisco Vasquez de Coronado1540 went to look for city of gold Explored lands in what is now SW U.S. He was first explorer to come up into Oklahoma No city of gold found NEW SPAINLands claimed by Spain became known as New Spain These included: Mexico Southwestern United States Florida What was the aim of Coronado’s expedition?To find the golden cities. BackgroundMarcos de Niza never entered the Zuni pueblo where Estevanico was killed. Instead, he saw the pueblo from a distance at sunset. The sun’s rays reflecting on the stone and adobe walls created a golden color which is why de Niza thought the pueblo was one of the legendary golden cities. Francisco Pizarro1531, led an expedition into the western coast of South America Met people from the Inca empire, led by Atahuallpa Priest told Atahuallpa they MUST accept Christianity and Spanish rule – he said NO Taken prisoner and died Pizarro conquered the Inca empire Hernado de SotoExplored Southeaster U.S. 1539, Sailed from Cuba to Tampa Bay First European to see the Mississippi River De Soto battlesMet many Native American Conflicts were bloody 1542 De Soto died of a fever They claimed all land they explored. Spain now claimed much of southern U.S. De Soto’s routeCatholic Church RulesPeople in Europe begin to question the Catholic Church They had forced people to follow rules and pay taxes Had its own courts – punished those who went against the church Religious ReformsMartin Luther – German priest Began calling for open reforms, changes, in the Catholic Church. Reformation – period of reforms Luther forced out of church Those who protested the Catholic leaders became known as Protestants. Lutheran church and Protestants formed new churches. Counter-ReformationCatholic church made changes The church banned books going against their teachings Focus on spreading the church to New Spain Missionaries (religious teachers) sent to convert Native Americans MissionariesMissionaries held ceremonies to make the Native Americans Catholic Later they taught them the teachings of the church Many forced to become Catholic and enslaved Some tried to keep their beliefs, but others were forced to change how they lived and worship Which empire to Cortes conquer in Mexico?Aztec Explored and claimed for Spain land that is now the state of Florida?Juan Ponce de Leon Explored and claimed for Spain much of what is now the southwestern United States?Francisco Vasquez de Coronado Explored and claimed for Spain much of the southern half of what is now the United States?Hernando de Soto What explorer took control of the Inca Empire in Peru?Francisco Pizarro The End
Related Search
Similar documents
