Age of Exploration
The main motivation for European explorers who wanted to gain honor, recognition, and power either for themselves or for their home country.
Glory
What was the main motivation for the Spanish to settle in the New World?
To gain wealth and to spread Christianity.
What was the main motivation for the French to settle in the New World?
Beaver Fur Trade
What was the main motivation for the English to settle in the New World?
Cheap land and religious freedom
Fish and chips, sandwiches, crumpets, scones, and tea
English
He made The Silk Road famous by writing about his adventures along the trade route and in China.
Marco Polo
Where did the Spanish colonize in the New World?
Southwest U.S., Mexico, Central America, and much of South America
Where did the French colonize in the New World?
Eastern Canada (near Quebec) and along the Mississippi River
Where did the English colonize in the New World?
Eastern part of the United States, and in much of Canada.
Pinatas, bullfighting, siestas
Spanish
The main motivation for European explorers who wanted to gain wealth and riches.
Gold
What was the relationship like between the Spanish and the Native Americans?
Spanish forced Native Americans to do things the Spanish way, or they would kill them or enslave them.
What was the relationship like between the French and the Native Americans?
The French befriended the Native Americans and became business partners (and even allies in war).
What was the relationship like between the English and the Native Americans?
The English just wanted the Native Americans to get out of their way. They wanted to expand westward even if they had to kill everyone in their way.
Mardi Gras and King Cakes
French
The phrase referring to the exchange of goods between Europe and the New World, such as foods, products, and diseases.
The Columbian Exchange
Where is Spanish spoken in the America's today?
Mexico, Central America, and parts of South America
Where is French spoken in the America's today?
Eastern Canada / Quebec
Where is English spoken in the America's today?
United States and most of Canada
Cape cod houses, Tudor house with timber showing, cottages
English
The main motivation for European explorers who wanted to spread their religion of Christianity.
What is one example of Spanish architecture we still see today in the America's?
red-tiled roofs, stucco, adobe brick, arch ways
What is one example of French food we still see today in the America's?
baguettes, croissants, escargot, parfaits,
What is one example of English traditions we still see today in the America's?
High Tea
French