reason for exploration
this was the main reason for early explorations
This monarchy funded Columbus' expedition
Queen Isabella
These men created settlements in the Americas
Conquistadors
America is named after him
Amerigo Vespucci
first permanent settlement in the US
St. Augustine
what did European want to trade
Spices
exchange of people, plants, animals, and germs is know as
Columbian Exchange
Native Americans lacked this against European diseases
immunity
He is credited with circumnavigating the globe
Magellan
This is the year the first permanent settlement was founded
1565
Europeans were unaware that these two continents existed
North and South America
how many total voyages did Columbus make to the "new world'?
4
The Conquistadors were able to conquer Native Americans because
They had guns, cannons, and horses.
He spent many years trying to conquer Florida
Ponce de Leon
He was the conquistador that founded the first settlement
Menendez
these were used as medicine and to keep food from spoiling
spices
the names of Columbus' 3 ships were
Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria
This Spanish priest spoke out against the cruelty of Native Americans
Bartolome de las Cases
Pizarro
This country realized Florida was a key location and sent explorers causing the Spanish to defend its claim
France
Europeans wanted to spread this religion to Native Americans
Christianity
San Salvador
Columbus encountered these Native Americans
Tainos
He conquered the Aztec empire in 2 years
Cortes
this is the name of the oldest masonry fort in the US
Castillo de San Marcos