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Spain: First To Claim America

Spain: First To Claim America. When Columbus claimed America for Spain he also left people behind to begin a Colony. . COLONY – a group of people who came to America, started a new life, but are still ruled by their own country. Many times they use the word NEW in their name….

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Spain: First To Claim America

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  1. Spain: First To Claim America When Columbus claimed America for Spain he also left people behind to begin a Colony.

  2. COLONY – a group of people who came to America, started a new life, but are still ruled by their own country. Many times they use the word NEW in their name…. • NEW SPAIN- Oldest Colony in USA A. Columbus led the way for others – WHY did the “Conquistadors” come? They came for the 3 G’s 1. G 2. G 3. G

  3. 1. GOLD Making Spain wealthiest nation

  4. 2. GOD – convert Indians into Christians

  5. 3. GLORY – fame and fortune

  6. B. How Spain Changed America 1. A new culture group begins: Spanish (conquistadors) + Aztec (women) = ??

  7. Catholic Religion introduced into America • Spanish Place-Names In USA: Name a city with San San means: List 3 examples of famous American Spanish Places:

  8. C. Spanish – Native Interaction #1 Columbian Exchange

  9. For easy understanding read the textbook pages: 44-45 In my own words, Columbian Exchange means: The Old World = (name continent) The New World = (name continent)

  10. More Reading To Understand • http://www.life123.com/parenting/education/social-studies/columbian-exchange-facts.shtml

  11. D. The Nasty Influences • Spain labeled a whole race of people “Indians” but they actually had their own names… ( Name 1 example of an Indian tribe…) 2. Spanish started “RACIAL SLAVERY” 1st made Indians slaves then imported Africans to do the hardest labor.

  12. 3. Spanish Diseases wiped out many Natives

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