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History Chapter 2

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conquistadors soldiers who led military expeditions in the Americas
Herman Cortes left Cuba to sail to present day Cuba in 1519. He conquered the Aztecs
Mochtezuma II he rule the Aztec empire, including the city of Tenochtitlan
Francisco Pizarro a conquistador that heard rumors of the Inca cities in the Andes. He conquered the Incas
encomienda system gave settlers the right to tax local Native Americans or make them work In exchange, the settlers had to protect the Native American people
plantations large farms that only grew one crop
Bartolome de Las Casas priest who wanted to convert Native Americans to Christianity by showing them love, gentleness, and kindness.
Christopher Columbus sailed the Atlantic to Bahamas.
Line of Demarcation imaginary line that divided the Atlantic Ocean. Spain could claim land west of the line.
Treary of Tordesillas moved the line of Demarcation 800 miles further west
Magellan named Pacific Ocean
Leif Eriksson son of Erik the Red. Shared his father's love of adventure. Discovered the North America and Canada.
Henry the Navigator He was a prince who made schools that taught sailors how to sail, made advancements in navigations and shipping, financed expeditions.
astrolabe a device that sailors use to find the location of a ship by using stars.
Carvales sails that are shaped triangularly. They can go against the wind.
Protestant Reformation this religious movement began in small German towns, but quickly spread to most of Europe.
Protestants reformers who protested the Catholic churches
Spanish Armada huge fleet of warships meant to end England plans. The purpose was to over throw Elizabeth II and her Sea Dogs.
Northwest Passage water route threw North America that would allow ships to sail through the Atlantic to the Pacific.
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