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DCAH Ch 1. Why did Europe begin to explore. Ice Age and Land bridge North to South archeology results Mayans - Mexico Aztecs – Central America Incas – South America – west side US Indians – linguistic groups, climate groups. Where did “Indians” come from.
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DCAH Ch 1 Why did Europe begin to explore
Ice Age and Land bridge • North to South archeology results • Mayans - Mexico • Aztecs – Central America • Incas – South America – west side • US Indians – linguistic groups, climate groups Where did “Indians” come from
West Africa and the bulge of Africa • Trade Routes • Wealth of African kingdoms African culture and interaction
Feudal society • Black Death • Crusades and religion • Renaissance and technology • Pre Columbus Explorers- Vikings, Fishermen • Portuguese efforts • Why 1492, Conquistadores, Columbus others • French and furs Europe at the edge of exploring
Protestantism – Henry VIII and the Reformation, Mary, Elizabeth, James I • Nationalism, Anti Spanish sentiment, Armada, Sea Dogs • Irish Immigration • Early attempts at settlement, Sir Humphrey Gilbert, Sir Walter Raleigh and Roanoke English Exploring