Explorers
An Italian Explorer, sponsored by Spain, who set sail across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492, to find a new route to Asia. He landed in the Americas instead.
Who is Christopher Columbus?
What were two negative effects of the Columbian Exchange?
Diseases and slavery.
Explorers wanted to travel to find this.
A shorter route to Asia.
An Italian explorer who aimed to find a shorter route to Asia. He reached present-day Canada in 1497 instead. Trip commissioned by England.
Who is John Cabot?
Through trade, the Americas became known as the new...
World
Besides a shorter route to Asia, what else did Explorers wish to find?
Riches and gold.
Who did Columbus come across when he landed in the Bahamas?
Who are the Taino people?
Corn, potatoes, tomatoes, beans, and squash are some items that were traded to the...
Old World (Europe)
Explorers discovered this instead of a shorter route to Asia.
What are the Americas (new lands)?