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The European Conquest of the Americas

The European Conquest of the Americas. Columbus’ Four Voyages. Ferdinand Magellan & the First Circumnavigation of the World: 1522. European Explorations. Looking for “El Dorado”. The Treaty of Tordesillas, 1494 & The Pope’s Line of Demarcation. The First Spanish Conquests: The Aztecs.

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The European Conquest of the Americas

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  1. The European Conquest of the Americas

  2. Columbus’ Four Voyages

  3. Ferdinand Magellan & the First Circumnavigation of the World:1522

  4. European Explorations Looking for “El Dorado”

  5. The Treaty of Tordesillas, 1494 & The Pope’s Line of Demarcation

  6. The First Spanish Conquests:The Aztecs vs. Fernando Cortés Montezuma II

  7. The Death of Montezuma II

  8. Mexico Surrenders to Cortés

  9. The First Spanish Conquests: The Incas vs. Francisco Pizarro Atahualpa

  10. The “Columbian Exchange”

  11. Cycle of Conquest & Colonization Explorers Conquistadores OfficialEuropeanColony! Missionaries PermanentSettlers

  12. Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade

  13. Slave Ship

  14. “Coffin” Position Below Deck

  15. African CaptivesThrown Overboard

  16. Slaves Working in a Brazilian Sugar Mill

  17. Mercantilism The economy and trade are essential to the health and safety of the nation. Get as much gold and silveras you can. Establish a favorable balance of trade. Get colonies.

  18. Treasuresfrom the Americas!

  19. The Colonial Class System Peninsulares Creoles Mestizos Mulattos Native Indians Black Slaves

  20. The Influence of the Colonial Catholic Church Our Lady of Guadalupe Guadalajara Cathedral Spanish Mission

  21. Father Bartolomé de Las Casas New Laws --> 1542

  22. European Empires in the Americas

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