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Origins of the US: Accident or Fate?

Dive into the debate on whether the origins of the United States were a result of random chance or predetermined fate. Explore the historical events surrounding Christopher Columbus in 1492 and other pivotal moments that shaped the course of American history. Were these occurrences mere accidents, or was there a higher power at play guiding the nation's formation?

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Origins of the US: Accident or Fate?

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  1. Do Now-Explain why you either agree or disagree with the quote below. “Life is random, and we are just the moving pawns” Aim: Was the origins of the US an accident or fate?

  2. Christopher Columbus-1492 • “Columbus sailed the ocean blue”… blah…blah….blah • Perfect timing??? • 1492- Biggie historical year!!.....And btw, • Columbus sailed the Atlantic!!! • 1492-Ferdinand and Isabella (cousins) marry… Why???? • try to unify Spain… • 1492- Spain defeats the Moors…Europe ousts Islam • 1492-Spanish Inquisition- • strengthen Catholic Church, persecute Jews, force conversions • Wanted to show Spanish strength and the glory of Catholicism, so they were willing to give some crazy Italian $$$$ • to try to find quicker route to Orient, go West to seek Northwest Passage • Columbus the brave genius? • Myth buster!!- most experienced sailors knew the world was round, they just thought it was smaller Aim: Was the origins of the US an accident or fate?

  3. Dumb luck continued • Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria • Hispanola • Columbus the salesmen beats Columbus the sailor • Convincing crew, avoiding mutiny, he saw land 1st!! • What did he bring back for all the $$ spent? • Able to convince Spanish throne for 3 more voyages • Does History Change?????? • Columbus- Hero or Murderer???? • Columbian Exchange + and – • Disease- 90% wipeout of native population Aim: Was the origins of the US an accident or fate?

  4. Spanish Armada • 1588- Spain attacks England with largest naval fleet ever (not until WWII D-Day) • Stop England from messing with Spanish Netherlands • Force England back from Protestant to Catholicism • Put a man in charge!! (Elizabeth I) • Stop English piracy of the seas (Drake) • “Divine wind” • English quicker, smaller ships were more maneuvarable, broadside attacks • Big Atlantic storm caused most of the Spanish ships to never make it around Ireland’s west coast • “Black Irish” Aim: Was the origins of the US an accident or fate?

  5. Future USA • Main reason the USA is here today????? • Henry VIII low sperm count!!! • Couldn’t produce male heir • Eventually Elizabeth, she never produces heir, Puritans take over (roundheads), they get annoying and forced to leave • Holland, then New World • The Original Manifest Destiny????? • Columbus the Clueless • “Windy” win for the English • Henry the X, not Henry the Y • Random accidents, or fate???? Aim: Was the origins of the US an accident or fate?

  6. History? • If it is just all random, or if some higher power already has the game already drawn up and decided, why learn about it? Aim: Was the origins of the US an accident or fate?

  7. Hw #2 History Essay • The website will have a link to various history quotes. • Read them and choose one that you find interesting. • Explain what the quote means • Explain why you agree or disagree with the quote • Give examples in history that help prove your opinion. Aim: Was the origins of the US an accident or fate?

  8. Aim: Was the origins of the US an accident or fate?

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