Chapter 13 Flashcards
What were the 2 leading powers of the age of exploration
Spain and Portugal
Motives for European exploration
God, Glory, Gold
Portuguese prince led Portugal in exploration
Prince Henry the Navigator
First to circumnavigate the globe
Ferdinand Magellan
Treaty signed by Portugal and Spain
Treaty of Tortesillos
Venetian explored New England
John Cabot
Florentine made maps of east coast of America
Amerigo Vespucci
Conquistador led Spanish against Aztecs
Hernan Cortes
Disease introduced by Europeans
Smallpox
Use of native Americans as laborers
Encomienda
Trading Companies made by Dutch
East India company. West India Company
Economy based on gold
Mercantilism
Introduction of sugarcane increased need for
Slaves
How many African slaves shipped to America
10 million
African ruler who opposed slavery
king Afanzo