Unit 1 Lesson 2 First Conquest Flashcards
1
Q
Why are europeans so desperate to expand?
A
They want to have direct access to the highly profitable Eastern spice trade.
2
Q
Which year did the europeans encounter the Canary Islands?
A
1400s
3
Q
Who lived in the Canaries?
A
Guanches
4
Q
What were the Azores?
A
A way station
5
Q
What year did the Europeans arrive to the Maderias?
A
1420s
6
Q
Where did the Europeans release all the rabbits?
A
Porto Santo
7
Q
How many years were Europeans burning trees for?
A
7 years
