Exploration/Technology
Why did Europeans begin to look for sea route to Asia?
They hoped to find a faster and easier route to Asia in order to make more money by trading Asian goods.
What did Magellan's expedition accomplish?
It was the first expedition to sail around the world.
What was Ponce de León the first Spanish explorer to do?
He was the first European to set foot on land that would became part of the United States.
For what two countries did Hudson claim land?
England and the Netherlands
Before the invention of the printing press, how were books made?
Hand printed.
How did Columbus persuade the king and queen of Spain to support his expedition?
He promised them great riches and new land and said he would bring Catholic beliefs to the people of Asia.
What was the aim of King Henry VII when he paid for Cabot’s expedition?
To help England compete for land and wealth.
Why did the Spanish explore and conquer large areas of the Americas?
To gain wealth and fame and to spread their religion.
Use the word mutiny to describe the last voyage of Henry Hudson.
During his last voyage, Hudson's crew staged a mutiny and set Hudson adrift.
If something is faster and easier to produce, what does that usually do for the cost of that item?
Cheaper!
What did Columbus find on his 1492 voyage?
San Salvador
Use the term treaty in a sentence.
Example: In 1494, Spain and Portugal signed a treaty establishing which parts of the Americas each country could claim.
Describe the effects of the Counter-Reformation on the Americas.
During the Counter-Reformation the Catholic Church tried to gain new followers by sending missionaries to the Americas to convert Native Americans.
Why did European explorers want to find the Northwest Passage?
They believed it was a shortcut to Asia that would bring wealth and power.
What were the aims of Prince Henry’s school of navigation?
The aim of his school was to make better ships, maps, and tools for navigation.
Explain how navigation improved technology.
New technology helped improve navigation.
What two oceans did explorers cross when they sailed west from Europe to Asia?
The Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
What were some of the effects of Spanish exploration of the Americas?
Spain claimed large areas in the Americas, and many Native Americans were killed, enslaved, or converted to Catholicism.
Why did some trading companies send explorers to North America?
They wanted to find and control new trade routes to Asia.
The top speed of a caravel was 9 miles an hour. What is the maximum distance it could cover in a day?
216 miles
What were the advantages and disadvantages of sailing west from Europe to Asia?
Advantages: Sailing was faster, easier, and cheaper than travel by land.
Disadvantages: Europeans didn't know that the Pacific Ocean or the Americas existed, or how far west Asia was from Europe.
Why did Europeans explore the Americas, and what did they find?
They wanted to find a western route to Asia. Instead, they found new continents, which they claimed.
What was the Reformation and why is it important to United States history?
The Reformation was when Martin Luther was dissatisfied with the Catholic church and called for open reforms, or changes, in the church. This is important to United States history because it was one of the early movements toward freedom of religion; a founding principle of the United States.
Why did other Europeans explore North America, and what did they find?
They wanted to find a water route to Asia, gain wealth, and Claim land. They fount that North America was much larger than they thought, with many large bays and rivers.
With the invention of the printing press, it was faster and easier to make books. What other effects do you think this would have?
Books could be had by common people instead of just by the rich. This led to knowledge being more readily available.