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
Effects of Colonization? (5)
- Native American decreased due to diseases
- Advanced weapons
- African Slave Trade
- Columbian exchange
- Culture clashes
Transfer of goods
Columbian exchange
What did the Columbian Exchange provide?
weapons, diseases, culture
… had mercatillism and religion
Europe
… had slaves
Africa
… had crops (tobacco, rice, and indigo) and raw materials ( wood, lumbar, iron, steel, and fur)
America
Transfer of goods Map: Spain
half of South America , all of
Mexico, and a corner of the US
Transfer of goods Map: Portugal
half of South America, half of Portugal, all of Africa
Transfer of goods Map: England
slither of the US and all of England
Transfer of goods Map:France
some of US & Canda, and some of France
Acronymn for Native tribes Map Location:
KIPC’s
… was respectful to the Natives
France