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Spain: First To Claim America
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Spain: First To Claim America
When Columbus claimed America for Spain he also left people behind to begin a Colony.
COLONY – a group of people who came to America, started a new life, but are still ruled by their own country. Many times they use the word NEW in their name….
I. NEW SPAIN- Oldest Colony in USA
A. Columbus led the way for others – WHY did the “Conquistadors” come? They came for the 3 G’s
1. G2. G3. G
1. GOLD Making Spain wealthiest nation
2. GOD – convert Indians into Christians
3. GLORY – fame and fortune
B. How Spain Changed America
1. A new culture group begins: Spanish (conquistadors) + Aztec (women) = ??
2. Catholic Religion introduced into America
3. Spanish Place-Names In USA: Name a city with San San means:
List 3 examples of famous American Spanish Places:
C. Spanish – Native Interaction#1 Columbian Exchange
• For easy understanding read the textbook pages: 44-45
• In my own words, Columbian Exchange means:
The Old World = (name continent) The New World = (name continent)•
More Reading To Understand
• http://www.life123.com/parenting/education/social-studies/columbian-exchange-facts.shtml
D. The Nasty Influences
1. Spain labeled a whole race of people “Indians” but they actually had their own names… ( Name 1 example of an Indian tribe…)
2. Spanish started “RACIAL SLAVERY”
1st made Indians slaves then imported Africans to do the hardest labor.
3. Spanish Diseases wiped out many Natives