Age of Exploration Test Content Flashcards
Northeast; known for long-house and helping the french with the fur trade
Iroquois
Southeast; known for being in the Civilized Five and having a written language
Choctaw
Southwest; known for multied-storied buildings and kivas
Pueblo
Northwest; known for the totem pole and potlaches
Kwakiutl
What 4 countries are known as the European Powerhouses?
England, France, Portugal, Spain
Intrested in the Americas because of the economic policy or mercantilism and a permenant colonization.
- Failed colony was Roanoke, NC
- First successful colony was Jamestown, VA
England
Intrested in the Americas because riches could be gained and the fur trade could happen.
- Claimed land from the Gulf of Mexico to Canada
- First permenant settlement in Quebec for the fur trade
France
- First to begin exploration at sea
- Mapped and explored the coasts of Africa, India, Southwest Asia, and Brazil
Portugal
Intrested in the Americas because of the 3 G’s
- Established the first colony (St. Agustine, FL)
Spain
3 G’s: Spain wanted to convert Natives to Christianity…Catholic
God
3 G’s: Spanish monarchy wanted to bring as much gold into their treasury as possible
Gold
3 G’s: Conquistadors were looking for personal fortune and fame
Glory
rise of absolute monarchies in Europe; power and influence
Political
seeking new trade routes to distant trading partners in the far east and to increase wealth
Economic
convert Natives to Christianity (Spain) and for religion freedom (England)
Religion