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| A. Italian sailor. 1st realized Columbus had discovered a "new" continent. Americas named after him.B. The king of Spain gave grants of land and Native Americans to individual spaC. Certain Christians in Germany, England, France, and Holland (among others) revolted against the authority of the pope in Rome. This led to a series of religious wars between the Protestants and Catholics. Added another incentive to explorationD. French - 1534-1542 - Explored the St. Lawerence River. Also looking for a Northwest Passage.E. 1350-1600; rebirth of classical learning and an outburst of artistic and scientific activityF. Explorers and conquerors from Spain who secured Spain's initial supremacy in the New World.G. System of African slaves under the Spanish. It required the Spanish to pay a tax to the king of each slave they imported to the Americas.H. Great Majority lived in South and Central America; Mayas and Incas were largest groupsI. 1492 voyage supported by Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain. Looking for a westward sea route to Asia.J. Sponsored voyages of exploration. Helped in succeeding in opening a sea route around Africa.K. Established first permanent French settlement in 1608 at Quebec. Regarded at "Father of New France"L. 1673 - Explored the upper Mississippi River for France.M. Established the tobacco industry in Jamestown. He and wife Pocahontas developed a new variety of tobacco. Brought financial prosperity to the colony.N. Spanish conquistador who conquered the Aztecs and took empire from Montezuma (Mexico)O. Large fleet of ships that was the strongest navy at the timeP. The country had been partly taken over by the Muslim invaders (Moors); Isabella and Ferdinand united their Christian kingdoms and kicked out the MuslimsQ. 50-70 million in Americas in the 1490'sR. Est. 1607 - 1st settlers suffered great hardships from indian attacks, famine, and disease. Located in a swampy area on the James River that bred dysentery and mylaria. Many settlers were gentlemen unaccustomed to work and others sought gold.S. North and South America called this after it was discovered that Columbus hadn't reaches Asia.T. Crossed Panama. Spanish conquistadors discovered Pacific on the other side. |
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