Christopher Columbus
They were the patrons of him
King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella
heard rumors of a rich kingdom filled with jewels, gold and silver; traveled 2,700 miles by land
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado
The disease that took so many of the Native American lives
Smallpox
An outbreak of disease that spreads quickly and affects many people
epidemic
The reason catholic priests were sent to New Spain
to teach the Native Americans Christianity
Miles traveled by Columbus
30,000
First explorer to sail completely around the world and was killed in battle
Ferdinand Magellan
How the Spanish formed alliances with some Native American groups
set groups against one another
A settlement or area far from the country that rules it
Colony
The name of the colony established by Spain in 1535
New Spain
What he promised Spain if they paid for his voyage
Spread of Christianity and riches
a conquistador that led an expedition to Mexico with plans to take over the Aztec empire
Hernan Cortez
What Native Americans were forced to do in the missions
Work in the fields
A group of nations or people ruled by a single group or leader
Empire
These "places" were built in villages in New Spain
Missions
His motivation for exploration
Find a sea route to Asia by sailing west
Awarded a governorship and first European to visit Florida
Native Americans who survived the Spanish takeover often lost
lands and property
An organized journey
expedition
The colony known as New Spain is located in what is now known as
Mexico
The names of his 3 ships
The Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria
sailed to Florida with 10 ships and 700 men;explored the southeastern United States
Hernando de Soto
What the Spanish imposed on the Native Americans
Their culture, religion, language and way of life
A Spanish conqueror
Conquistador
Name of the oldest town in the United States, established by the Europeans
St. Augustine