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Chapter 4 Lesson 1. The Voyages of Columbus . KWL . Columbus . Objectives: Explain the purpose of Columbus's voyages to the Americas and describe his first encounter with the Taino Define the Columbian Exchange and explain its causes and effects
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Chapter 4 Lesson 1 The Voyages of Columbus
Columbus • Objectives: • Explain the purpose of Columbus's voyages to the Americas and describe his first encounter with the Taino • Define the Columbian Exchange and explain its causes and effects • Explain the impact of Columbus's voyage on the Americas
Columbus and the Taino • Who was Christopher Columbus • What was his purpose for exploring? • What does Expedition mean? • Explorer from Spain • Wanted to find a better way to reach the Indies-part of Asia filled with gold, spices, and other goods • At the time only had the Silk Road • It’s a journey made for a special purpose
Christopher Columbus • What did he name his 3 famous boats? • What did he find? • Nina, Pinta, Sana Maria • Believed to have found The Bahama Islands, but he thought he landed in the Indies so he called the Taino “Indians”
The Columbian Exchange • What was the purpose for his next expedition? • Colony • To start a colony that would bring back profits to Spain • Is a settlement far from the country that rules it • Before long, 1000’s of colonies throuout the West Indies
Columbian Exchange • What was the Columbian Exchange • What was exchanged from each Hemisphere? • The movement of people, animals, plants, dieses, and ways of life between the Eastern Hemisphere and Western Hemisphere
Columbian Exchange • Do you think the Columbian Exchange was beneficial to native peoples? Explain why. • Did the Columbian Exchange change anything? Anyone? Show supporting details.