The map shows areas of portuguese and spanish exploration, the two nations claims under the treaty of tordesillas, and a variety of flora, fauna, figures, and structures. Students are given geographic descriptions about 7 major expeditions from dutch, english, and french explorers that happened between the late 1400s through the early 1600s. Download explorers study guide map pdf vespasianusmahavira. This unit introduces students to basic map skills, world geography, and early exploration of the north american continent. Portuguese exploration and spanish conquest us history i. It includes everything your students will need to understand including definitions, reasons, explorers, histories, obstacles, goals, destinations, accomplishments, and much more.
Exploration and conquest in the americas latin american. Maps united states early america 14001800 site map record 1 to 10 of 199. Find spanish explorers lesson plans and teaching resources. Students can reenact an incident from the life of one of the explorers, in first person with dress, maps, and. Spanish explorers were the first to explore into the mississippi river region. Exploration is the act of searching for the purpose of discovery of information or resources. Spanish european voyages of discovery for more than a hundred years european explorers sailed the globe searching for wealth and glory. Spanish conquistadors lesson plans and worksheets from. These explorers were lured by the prospect of vast. Spanish explorers student created social studies textbook. They were the first europeans to observe the texas coast. Hispanic exploration in america library of congress.
Explorers of north and south america learn about discovery and exploration in north and south america with this social studies printable. During this time, people used scientific examination to explore how the natural world worked. Students first must discover the errors, then click on them and select the correct answer from the drop down menu. The spanish conquistadors were some of the first men to travel to the new world. They got their name from being both conquerors and explorers. European exploration 1400 1500 adapted from discovery education why did europeans first arrive in the americas. The maps that columbus and the first european explorers used did not include america. The nations included spain green line on map, england red, france blue, and holland purple. Students started the exploration unit by writing down key vocabulary for the unit. Spanish explorers and conquistadors map activity map.
Pages in category spanish explorers of north america the following 98 pages are in this category, out of 98 total. Additionally, prince henry the navigator sponsored the exploration of the atlantic coast of africa by portuguese sailors. A collection of historic maps of early america from explorations and settlements of the english, french, and spanish, to the end of the american revolutionary war. Spanish explorers sailed along louisianas coast as early as 1520 and encountered the mississippi river for the first time on land in 1542. European mapmakers used ptolemys work to draw more accurate maps. In human history, its most dramatic rise was during the age of discovery when european explorers sailed and charted much of the rest of the world for a variety of reasons. Latitude you can get your latitude by measuring the height of the pole star or the sun over the horizon. Hernan cortes 1495 1547 cortes was one of the first conquistadors. Student will complete quiz covering the map of the caribbean islands. Morning girl sees what we know to be spanish explorers, possibly columbus or. Students learn about the explorers of new york state. Discoveries by explorers gave mapmakers new information to work with. In the 15th century, europeans began to sail west across the atlantic ocean in search of new routes to china and the east, but in the process they discovered an entirely new world. European diseases killed thousands of native peoples, who had no natural.
Spanish explorers played a big role in the age of exploration. The spanish had an advantage over native peoples because the former had guns, cannons, and horses. Utilize these printables, lessons, and activities to teach your students about the many explorers who have contributed to society. Spaniards began exploring what is now the united states in the 1500s. Spanish explorers and conquistadors map activity tpt. First explorers to america geo history map duration. Students will complete a graphic organizer and create a timeline. In light of the covid19 crisis, and the many disruptions it has caused or will cause to our kids education, i am offering subscriptions to the upgraded site at 80% off the normal price through july. In this worksheet, a blank map of the old world and new world is provided.
Known as conquistadors kjngkcpstedorzq conquerors, they conquered much of the americas. Early european explorers sought gold in africa then began to trade slaves. Clearly, the continental block extended from newfoundland to tierra del fuego. Use the map of henry hudsons journey to answer the questions. This 1502 map, known as the cantino world map, depicts the cartographers interpretation of the world in light of recent discoveries. Spain, the united states and the american frontier, from the library of congress, the national library of spain, and the biblioteca colombina y capitular of seville map.
Applying geography skillscreate a table that organizes the information on this map. This fun activity requires students to correct a passage about french explorers that has nine factual errors. Compiled and edited by kathy weiser legends of america, updated february 2020. Maps european exploration mapping new worlds the columbian exchange world trade patterns, 15001800 assessment map history closeup the caravel.
European explorations and the louisiana purchase a special presentation from the geography and map division of the library of congress table of contents a brief history of louisiana to 1812 a question of boundaries european explorations and encounters early spanish interests french canada explores the mississippi river valley. Map of routes of spanish explorers, 151565 from the maps web site. In the quest for more power, many european countries like spain, france, and portugal hoped to extend their influence and power through exploration. Compiled and edited by kathy weiser legends of america. Content to be covered includes geography terms such as latitude, longitude, and cardinal directions.
Hispanic exploration in america i assure your highnesses that these lands are the. Early explorers the age of discovery converted youtube. Their common names, countries of origin modern and former, centuries when they were active and main areas of exploration are listed below. They use maps, readings and video clips to access information about their reasons for exploration. Eyewitness accounts of american exploration and settlement wisconsin historical society pdf. The spanish claim a new empire in the wake of columbuss voyages, spanish explorers took to the seas to claim new colonies for spain. Later maps american exploration of louisiana before 1800. Instead of finding a route to asia, explorers found rich land and resources in north america. Hernando cortes hernando cortes was one of the first spanish conquistadors. Spanish explorers in the new world found gold and silver as they conquered the empires there, but passed along diseases to the native peoples that killed possibly more than threequarters of them. Spanish monarchs isabella and ferdinand agreed to pay for columbus trip. In light of the covid19 crisis, and the many disruptions it has caused or will cause to our kids education, i am offering subscriptions to the upgraded site. These explorers became known as conquistadors from the spanish word meaning conquerors. My second full lesson is about spanish explorers and colonies in north america.
This unit focuses on european exploration in north america, and grounds that learning in the. Martin waldseemuller named the land mass america when he published a map in his cosmographiae. Early spanish explorers in the lands that are now the states of texas, new mexico, arizona, and california. How did explorers during the age of discovery make maps. In 1507, a german cartographer made the first map that clearly showed north and south america separated from asia. Spanish exploration, exploration, american beginnings. Routes of spanish explorers, 151565 a map of southern north america, florida, and the gulf of. In this spanish exploration worksheet, students watch episode 2 of guns, germs, and steel, and then. Spanish mapping of texas the handbook of texas online. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
History and geography maya, aztec, and inca civilizations. These explorers were lured by the prospect of vast lands filled with gold and silver. The motives for spanish exploration was to find northwest passage, which they believed was a direct and efficient route to the orient home of spices, silks and wealth. The first european known to have viewed the grand canyon was garcia. Beginning with christopher columbus and running through the exploits of hernando cortes, this lesson details the vast empire built by spain during the late 1400s and early 1500s. Research report projects include explorers, insects, canadian provinces, us states, dinosaurs, planets, and more. Spanish explorers why it matters now 2 come to texas. Explorer christopher columbus thought that he could sail west, across the atlantic ocean, to china. While these were the main motives of the explorers and their patrons, there were also other goals like prestige, building the spanish empire, creating more opportunities for trade and also spreading catholicism. Nov 18, 2016 early explorers the age of discovery converted lauren poggio.
Although the ideas of the renaissance contributed to the exploration of new lands, more practical concerns. The role of spanish explorers in the discovery, exploration, and development of america. The oldest instrument i know probably from chinese antiquity but definitely described in the 0s is the cross staff. Interpreting mapswhich continents were left untouched by european explorers. This idea shaped the age of exploration because it allowed maps to. The result was a dramatic change in europeans view of the world. These cultures, along with native americans, provided the first ingredients for louisianas famous gumbo of cultures. From voyages across the atlantic to missions in space, these diverse figures transcended social and physical boundaries and changed how we view our world. Youll find plenty of resources for columbus day in october.
Students will match explorers with their achievements, locate places on a map of the western hemisphere, and write a report about their favourite explorer. When he arrives in mexico city, his tales reinforce ideas that the seven cities of cibola aka seven cities of gold exist and are located in new mexico. This 30slide power point presentation explains all about the age of exploration. A preppers guide to surviving the economic collapse how to survive the demise of paper money and still prosper a preppers guide to surviving the economic collapse how. Spanish exploration in america primary source set teacher. Louisiana were people of french, canadian, spanish, latin american, anglo, german, and african descent. His mission was to map the coastline of the gulf of mexico and establish a spanish colony. Some of the most famous spanish explorers include christopher columbus, fransisco pizarro, hernando cortez, and ferdinand magellan. Here are few of the most famous spanish conquistadors. Brave and courageous, explorers journeyed through oceans and. They also watched a video giving them an overview of the age of exploration.
Both the aztec and the inca empires were conquered by spanish conquistadors. Famous spanish explorers list and description below is a list of several famous spanish explorers. Students can evaluate the influence and contribution of spanish explorers vs. European mapmak ers used ptolemys work to draw more accurate maps. In the 1400s and 1500s, there was a new love for culture and scientific discovery in europe named the renaissance. Time line explorers of the americas explorers of the americas premade pdf for your bulletin board 4 pages explorers of the americas premade pdf for your bulletin board 8 pages customize the explorers of the americas printable and make custom printouts. Look at the map of utahs physical features on page 25 and use map 1 below to draw the route you think the spanish explorers should have taken from santa fe through utah to get to monterey then use a second color and draw the route you would take to get back to santa fe if you ran out of food and into storms and had to stop about halfway through utah and.
They showed three continentseurope, asia, and africa merged. By the 1500s, globes showed earth as a sphere, or ball. A map showing the routes of spanish explorers in the southeastern united states. Spanish explorers why it matters now 2 come to texas spanish. List of famous spanish explorers with their biographies that include trivia, interesting facts, timeline and life history. Key terms conquistador friar mission reading strategy organizing informationas you read this section, complete a chart like the one shown here, noting the areas of exploration of each explorer. Explorers of north and south america teachervision. He could not get the portuguese to fund his expedition, so he went to the spanish. Spanish explorers made new discoveries that gave their country not only gold and silver but also influence. Beginning with christopher columbus and running through the exploits of hernando cortes, this lesson details the vast empire built by spain during the late 1400s and ea. This presentation can easily be used at the basis for a unit on exploration.
Spain, the united states, and the american frontier, from the library of congress, the national library of. Students will also identify the aztec and inca empires on the map and the conquistadors they encountered. Spanish conquistadors lesson plans and worksheets from thousands of. Explorers and discoverers held a quintessential position in the old world civilization due to the nature of their work. Read to learn why the spanish conquistadores and friars explored texas. Spanish place names hispanic heritage from coast to coast by holly hartman the spanish were among the first europeans to explore what is now the united states, and the first to found a permanent settlement here st. Student will receive assignment and directions to construct st. Soon the spanish wanted to find a trade route to the far east. They wanted the explorers to search for a northwest passage to asia and to look for gold and other treasure.
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