Explorers
Convinced Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand to pay for his trip.
Columbus
What country was Columbus from
Italy
In 1553 Spanish settled in
"New Spain"
He wanted them to Learn
About The World
Things traded with Africa was
Gold, Ivory, and Slaves
He explored Texas and Florida, walked to Mexico and became the first European to explore American West.
Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca
Asia, by traveling west.
Colonists came because
to spread christianity
He wanted them to gain
Wealth though trade
Columbus landed on what is now the
Bahamas
He was a conquistador, Heard about the Aztecs in Mexico and headed there. He showed up with Soldiers and pretended the be nice but then took over Tenochitilan and ended the Aztec Empire.
Hernan Cortes
What religion did they want to spread.
Christianity
Colonists started a new
Government
Portugal was a good place to explore because
it was on the coast, rulers encouraged and paid for voyages.
Explored Africa's west coast. He accidently ended up sailing around the tip of Africa because of the weather. Named it the Cape of Good Hope!
Bartolomeu Diaz
They wanted to trade for
gold and spices
New Schools
They wanted to improve
Sea Travel
Ship builders made better boats like Caravels by adding
Triangular Sails
Wooden Decks
Stronger ropes
Larger Cargo Areas
Followed Diaz route, went around Cape and ended up in India This made Portugal a leader in spice trade.
Vasco de Gama
He wanted to conquer lands and
start new settlements
They wanted to make money and
"start new businesses
Who worked together to improve sea travel
Three Navigation tools are....
Astrolabe, Magnetic Compass, and Maps