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480-481-whpe-0420co10/11/02 4:15 PM The Page 480 Page 1 of 3 Atlantic World, 1492–1800 Connect History and Geography By the start of the 18th century, Spain ruled a vast empire in the Americas. As the map at the right shows, Spanish territory covered much of North and South America and was divided into two large provinces called viceroyalties. Use the map to help you answer the questions that follow. 1. What lands were included in the viceroyalty of New Spain in 1700? 2. What two major Native American empires did the Spanish conquer? 3. Why do you think Spain didn’t conquer all of North and South America? For more information about American colonization . . . CLASSZONE.COM The Italian sea captain Christopher Columbus reached the Americas in 1492. In 1533, the Spanish, led by Francisco Pizarro, conquered the mighty Inca Empire in Peru. This illustration by a Native American, Felipe Guamán Poma de Ayala, depicts the Indians’ view of the conquering Spaniards. 1492 Columbus makes first voyage. 480 1521 1533 Cortés conquers Pizarro conquers Aztec Empire. Inca Empire. 480-481-whpe-0420co 10/11/02 4:15 PM Page 481 Page 2 of 3 Spanish Claims 30°W in America, 1700 Quebec Montreal N ORTH Plymouth AMERICA Jamestown Santa Fe VICEROYALTY OF NEW SPAIN 30°N 30°N Gulf of Mexico Tropic of Cancer Mexico City Santo Domingo WEST INDIES CENTRAL AMERICA A z te c s ATLANTIC OCEAN 0° 0° Equator PACIFIC OCEAN VICEROYALTY OF PERU Cajamarca Lima BRAZIL Cuzco Viceroyalty of New Spain S O U T H AM E R I C A Viceroyalty of Peru 0 0 500 500 1000 Miles Tropic of Capricorn 1000 Kilometers Incas Robinson Projection 30°S 30°S N 120°W 1607 1608 English found Champlain claims Jamestown. Quebec for France. Santiago 90°W Buenos Aires 60°W 1754 French and Indian War begins. 30°W are engaged in fierce battle with the nearby Aztecs. You know very little about the invading Spanish and what they have in mind for you. known as the Spanish. You can choose not to fight at all. However. You are a Native American living in central Mexico. . The Spaniards’ advantages include superior weapons.482-0420s1 10/11/02 4:16 PM Page 482 Page 3 of 3 Interact with History T he year is 1520. whom you know almost nothing about? • Does the fact that the Aztecs share a similar culture and heritage with you make a difference in your decision? • What are the advantages and disadvantages of not fighting at all? 482 Chapter 20 the ISSUES Discuss these questions with your classmates. Some of your friends. you must choose a side. A group of white invaders. you are frightened of these newcomers who ride on large beasts and fire loud weapons. However. who rule the land with a harsh and cruel hand. In your discussion. and horses. if you do decide to fight. have chosen to fight on the side of the Spanish. Many of your friends are joining different sides of the fight. examine whether invading armies throughout history have made life better or worse for people in the areas they conquer. As you read about colonization in the Americas. see what course many natives took and learn the outcome of the battle between the Aztecs and Spanish. armor. Which side would you choose? The Aztecs are more familiar with the land and can easily outmaneuver the Spaniards. embittered by years of mistreatment by the Aztecs. You and many others have long hated the powerful Aztecs. dogs. and you are suddenly faced with a decision that may change your life forever. EXAMINING • What risks are involved in supporting the invaders. and many other trifles of small value. . and Santa María slid out of a Spanish port around dawn on August 3. Clarifying Why did Columbus refer to Native Americans as Indians? A. “Tierra! Tierra!” he shouted. had miscalculated where he was. Instead he stepped onto an island in the Caribbean.” Columbus. It would reach the shores of what was to Europeans an astonishing new world. balls of cotton thread. The natives there were not Indians.” a word mistakenly applied to all the native peoples of the Americas.” he wrote. or “Holy Savior. Spanish culture. He had not reached the East Indies. and became wonderfully attached to us. The Atlantic World 483 . Columbus claimed the island for Spain. and many other things which they exchanged for the articles we gave them . This competition prompted sea captain Christopher Columbus to make a daring voyage for Spain in 1492. Possible Answer Because he thought he had reached the East Indies. The term translated into “Indian. Journal of Columbus Columbus. In his memoirs. Columbus called the surprised inhabitants who greeted him. who lived at the same time. It is believed to be the most accurate depiction of the Italian sea captain. He named it San Salvador. Columbus’s fleet would make history. Instead of sailing east. Columbus never reached Asia. Columbus returned to Spain. wherewith they were much delighted. “It was my wish to bypass no island without taking possession. Finding none on San Salvador. Scholars believe he landed instead on an island in the Bahamas in the Caribbean Sea. Afterwards they came swimming to the boats where we were.483-489-0420s1 10/11/02 1 4:16 PM Page 483 Page 1 of 7 TERMS & NAMES Spanish Conquests in the Americas MAIN IDEA WHY IT MATTERS NOW The voyages of Columbus prompted the Spanish to carve out the first European colonies in the Americas. 1492. and strings of glass beads to wear upon the neck. and the Americas. Columbus recounted his first meeting with the native peoples: A V O I C E F R O M T H E PA S T I presented them with some red caps. however. . and descendants are the legacy of this period. Nonetheless. In a matter of months. in fact they accepted anything and gave what they had with the utmost good will. And the world would change forever. “Land! Land!” By dawn. Throughout the Americas. 1492. staking his claim to each one. A lookout aboard the Pinta caught sight of a shoreline in the distance. however. That event set in motion a process that would bring together the peoples of Europe. CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS. long-awaited cry came. who had funded his first voyage. Columbus’s Voyage Paves the Way No one paid much attention as the Niña. but a group who called themselves the Taino. Africa. Columbus sailed west across the Atlantic in search of an alternate trade route to Asia and its riches. agreed This portrait of Christopher Columbus was painted by the Spanish artist Pedro Berruguete. Pinta. language. he explored other islands throughout the Caribbean. Spain’s rulers. First Encounters In the early hours of October 12. los indios. Thinking he had successfully reached the East Indies. the THINK THROUGH HISTORY A. bringing parrots. like other explorers. In early 1493. Columbus and his crew were ashore. The reports he relayed about his journey delighted the Spanish monarchs. javelins. was interested in gold. • Christopher Columbus • colony • Hernando Cortés • conquistadors • Montezuma II • Francisco Pizarro • mestizo • encomienda SETTING THE STAGE As you read in the previous chapter. competition for wealth in the East among European nations was fierce. With about 230 men and five ships. He commanded a fleet of some 17 ships and several hundred armed soldiers. The fleet sailed for months without seeing land. an Italian in the service of Portugal.0 7 . Region Which general region did the Spanish and Portuguese explore? Where did the English. The Spanish intended to transform the islands of the Caribbean into colonies. Eventually. Other Explorers Take to the Seas In 1500. A year later. 1492–1682 GREENLAND Hudso n 16 Hudson Bay 0˚ 4:16 PM 40˚W 10/11/02 80˚W 483-489-0420s1 ICELAND 9 60 n1 10 o ds Hu Cabot 1497 ENGLAND Cartier 1534-35 NORTH AMERICA 2. a German mapmaker named the new continent America in honor of Vespucci.000 Miles 0 2 .000 Kilometers 40˚ N PACIFIC OCEAN Tropic of Cancer Coronado 1540-42 te et 3 167 162 Mayflower 06 . “We were eating biscuits 484 Chapter 20 • 52 1 1. but a “new” world. In 1507. Magellan convinced the king of Spain to fund his voyage into the newly discovered ocean.Page 484 Page 2 of 7 European Exploration of the Americas. also traveled along the eastern coast of South America. Dutch. Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa had marched through modern-day Panama and had become the first European to gaze upon the Pacific Ocean. Columbus and his followers began a process of colonization that would reach nearly every corner of the Americas. Movement How many different voyages did Columbus make to the Americas? 2. Soon after. Amerigo Vespucci (vehs POO chee). In 1519. and French explore? ew Cr Vespucci 1499 G E O G R A P H Y S K I L L B U I L D E R : Interpreting Maps • ll a SOUTH AMERICA m 2150 b us ge Pizarro 1530-33 us 5 3-9 149 Ma Dutch mb C olu Balboa 1510-13 120˚ W English MADEIRA Verrazzano 1524 HISPANIOLA s 15 r té 1 Co Veracruz CANARY ISLANDS Ponce de León 1512-13 St. Several years earlier. Food supplies soon ran out. He journeyed no longer as an explorer.000 settlers. but as an empire builder. Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan led the boldest exploration yet. Columbus embarked on his second voyage to the Americas in September of 1493. or lands that are controlled by another nation. Upon his return to Europe. America become the name for both continents in the Western Hemisphere. Over the next two centuries. Portuguese explorer Pedro Álvares Cabral reached the shores of modern-day Brazil and claimed the land for his country. Augustine Gulf of Mexico FRANCE PORTUGAL Santa Fe Cabrillo 1542-43 EUROPE 0 Cabr al 15 00 Mag e ll a n 15 19 0 Marqu 1. other European explorers began sailing across the Atlantic in search of unclaimed lands. he claimed that the newly discovered land was not part of Asia. 6 1 h t Smi Plymouth 2 168 e l l a LaSDe Soto Jamestown 1539-42 SPAIN AZORES ATLANTIC OCEAN Cabeza de Vaca 1528-36 Colum CUBA 492 AFRICA Santo Domingo Tenochtitlan (Mexico City) Portuguese bus 1 9 Explorers’ Routes Spanish Caribbean C olu Sea French Co lu m bu s1 498 n's 0˚ Equator 03 to finance three more trips. Magellan sailed around the southern end of South America and into the mysterious waters of the Pacific. He also brought 1. and the United States. The Spaniards. or sail around. he more than made up for in determination. Cortés and his men conquered the Aztecs in 1521.”And with that. In response. 4:16 PM Page 485 Page 3 of 7 that were no longer biscuits but crumbs full of weevils [beetles].) After marching for weeks through difficult mountain passes.” shouted Montezuma’s own cousin. continued sailing west toward home. the crowd denounced him as a traitor. “.” forced the Aztecs to mine more gold and silver. The Spanish were the first European settlers in the Americas. for example. Tenochtitlan. . . struck back. Soon after landing in Mexico. . Cortés reportedly burned his ships to keep his men from turning back. Cuauhtémoc. As a result of their colonization. South America. Upon arriving in Mexico. a Spaniard named Hernando Cortés landed on the shores of Mexico. be destroyed. Cortés. Lured by rumors of vast lands filled with gold and silver. He agreed to give the Spanish explorer a share of the empire’s existing gold supply. The Aztec emperor. In the spring of 1520. as an orator. (See Chapter 16. They were the first persons to circumnavigate. it may While Cortés was a feared leader. who admitted that he and his comrades had a “disease of the heart that only gold can cure.” After exploring the island of Guam. Magellan became involved in a local war there and was killed. Cortés ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ HISTORY ■ ■ ■ ■ MAKERS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ marched inward. Making Inferences What was the significance of Magellan’s voyage? B. “What is that which is being said by that scoundrel of a Montezuma . During a speech in which he tried to convince his subjects to make peace with the Spanish. Spain Builds an American Empire In 1519. “he drew the sympathy of others by his subtle phrases and seduced them by his profound reasoning. no belly to speak of.483-489-0420s1 10/11/02 THINK THROUGH HISTORY B. Unfortunately. The Aztecs also experienced Cortés’s toughness when they refused to surrender after months of fierce fighting. however. and ruthlessness. greatly reduced by disease and starvation. Montezuma II. looking to claim new lands for Spain.” His words. After colonizing several Caribbean islands. was convinced at first that Cortés was an armor-clad god. He was fairly thin. courage. Possible Answer It proved once and for all that the world was round. Several factors played a key role in the • • • The Atlantic World 485 . According to ruler who showed particular talent Cortés Conquers the Aztecs one description. mark on the cultures of North and have been difficult to guess he was Montezuma was a much beloved South America that exists today. Despite being greatly outnumbered. We must give him the punishment which we give to a wicked man. . the Aztecs rebelled against the Spanish intruders and drove out Cortés’s forces. Cortés and the many other Spanish explorers who followed him were known as conquistadors (conquerors). Cortés stood only about five feet. however.” one crew member wrote. as Magellan embarked on his historic voyage. conquistadors carved out colonies in regions that would become Mexico. Cortés ordered that the Aztec capital. and was bow-legged. His crew. the Spanish greatly Hernando Cortés Montezuma II 1485–1547 1480?–1520 enriched their empire and left a To look at Hernando Cortés. The conquistador was not satisfied. four inches tall and had a “deep chest. would ultimately fail him. only 18 men and one ship arrived back in Spain in 1522—nearly three years after they had left. Out of Magellan’s original crew. Cortés and his force of roughly 600 men finally reached the magnificent Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan (teh nawch tee TLAHN). “We also often ate sawdust. the Spanish had turned their attention ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ to the American mainland. “When he spoke. Magellan and his crew eventually reached the Philippines. the world. a daring conquistador. Cortés learned of the vast and wealthy Aztec Empire in the region’s interior.” But what Spain’s first conquistador may have lacked in physical strength.” commented one historian. the crowd stoned to death the Aztec ruler. they died by the hundreds of thousands. Analyzing Issues What factors enabled the Spanish to defeat the Aztecs? C. However. By the time Cortés launched his counterattack. With the aid of a native woman translator named Malinche. Through Malinche. brought and 1605? several thousand mostly unarmed men for the meeting. disease—affect the Spaniards’ Atahualpa offered to fill a room once with gold and twice attempts to conquer the region? with silver in exchange for his release. Thus. As a result. • Spain’s Pattern of Conquest In building their new American empire. ranched. In time. However. In their effort to exploit the land for its precious resources. and most important.3 million 5 1605: 1. the reconquista was a centuries-long effort to drive the Muslims out of Spain. Cortés was able to enlist the help of various native groups. Francisco Pizarro. the Spaniards drew from techniques used during the reconquista of Spain. By the middle of the 16th century. Under this system. Aztec arrows were no match for the Spaniards’ muskets and cannons. (See Chapter 16. were mostly men. help from other natives. He captured it without a struggle. marched an even smaller force into South America. Pizarro then marched on the Inca capital. the natives could do little to stop the invisible warrior that marched alongside the Spaniards— disease. Although the Spanish conquerors lived among and intermarried with the native people. Cuzco. other Latin American countries. the remaining Inca force retreated from Cajamarca. It included New Spain (Mexico and parts of Guatemala). Cortés convinced these natives to fight on his side.8 million 15 10 1548: 6. Finally. they also oppressed them. When conquering the Muslims. near the city of Cajamarca. who commanded a force of about 30. and the United States. They hated their harsh practices. the Spanish lived among them and imposed upon them their Spanish culture. they had developed no natural immunity to them. Spain had created a widereaching American empire. The holders of encomiendas promised the Spanish rulers that they would act fairly and respect the workers. mumps. fellow conquistadors defeated other native peoples. and typhus were just some of the diseases Europeans had brought with them to the Americas. The How did the sharp decline in the native population—due greatly to Spaniards crushed the Inca force and kidnapped Atahualpa. . the Aztec population had been greatly reduced by smallpox and measles. including human sacrifice. Possible Answer Superior weaponry. Their descendants live today in Mexico. as well as other lands in Central and South America and the Caribbean. known as peninsulares. • • THINK THROUGH HISTORY C.) Pizarro and his army of about 200 met the Inca ruler.000. Demoralized by their leader’s death. The Spanish settlers to the Americas. First. The Spanish employed the same system in the Caribbean. the Spanish strangled the Inca king. 2. and the spread of European diseases.3 million 20 Population (in millions) 1523: 16. the Spanish forced Native Americans to labor within a system known as encomienda. Cortés learned that some natives resented the Aztecs. These marriages created a large mestizo—or mixed Spanish and Native American—population. it would fail to rise. Native Americans had never been exposed to these diseases. natives farmed. As a result. another conquistador. By what percentage did the native Atahualpa (Ah tuh WAHL puh). Measles. These landlords had received the rights to the natives’ labor from Spanish authorities. As Cortés and Pizarro conquered the once mighty civilizations of the Americas. after receiving the ransom. He conquered the mighty Inca Empire. Background Beginning around 1100. marriage between Spanish settlers and native women was common. or mined for Spanish landlords. smallpox. many abused the natives and worked many laborers to death.0 million 0 1500 1520 1540 1560 1580 1600 1620 Source: The Population of Latin America Page 4 of 7 stunning victory. Pizarro Subdues the Inca In 1532. especially inside dangerous mines. the Spanish had the advantage of superior weaponry. SKILLBUILDER: Interpreting Graphs 1.483-489-0420s1 10/11/02 4:16 PM Page 486 Native Population of Central Mexico 25 1519: 25. Spanish explorers also conquered the Maya in Yucatan and Guatemala. Second. 486 Chapter 20 Background The Aztecs practice of human sacrifice was based on the belief that if they did not feed human blood to the sun. European disease would truly devastate the natives of central Mexico. population decrease between 1519 Atahualpa. THINK THROUGH HISTORY D.” In the next two decades. Coronado found little gold amidst the dry deserts of the Southwest. forts. Meanwhile. In time. the native inhabitants of the region. the Spanish once again looked to the land that is now the United States. Catholic priests had accompanied conquistadors from the very beginning of American colonization. By 1540. Spain’s army never lost a battle. Spain enlarged its American empire by settling in parts of what is now the United States. the Spanish monarchy assigned mostly priests to explore and colonize the future United States. They settled even more land for the production of sugar. As a result. The demand for sugar in Europe was great. colonists began settling Brazil’s coastal region. Possible Answer New Mexico offered little in the way of wealth. after building an empire that stretched from Mexico to Peru. Cabral claimed the land for Portugal. Together they built a capital called Santa Fe. creating a skillful and determined army. Priests spoke out against the cruel treatment of natives. Contrasting How did Spain’s colony in New Mexico differ from its colonies in New Spain? conquests prompted Spain to back a series of expeditions into the southwestern United States. Clearing out huge swaths of forest land.) Throughout the 16th century. Coronado leads his army back to Mexico after failing to find wealth in the southwest United States. the Treaty of Tordesillas between Spain and Portugal gave the Portuguese the rights to Brazil. the Portuguese built giant sugar plantations. Scattered missions. governor of Spain’s northern holdings—called New Mexico—led settlers to a tributary on the upper Rio Grande. In particular. and the colony soon enriched Portugal. The Spanish also strengthened their other military forces. (See Chapter 21. During his return. Francisco Vásquez de Coronado led an expedition throughout much of present-day Arizona. most powerful nation in the world during much of the 16th century. In 1500. so the Spanish were more concerned there with spreading the Catholic religion. Pedro de Peralta. The conquistadors had come in search of wealth. During the 1530s. Finding little gold or silver. Texas. He was searching for another wealthy empire to conquer. and small ranches dotted the lands of New Mexico. Spain built a powerful navy. Oklahoma. New Mexico.483-489-0420s1 10/11/02 Background In 1494. Ships filled with treasures from the Americas continually sailed into Spanish harbors. This newfound wealth helped usher in a golden age of art and culture in Spain. In the winter of 1609–1610. That year. Spain Expands Its Influence Spain’s American colonies helped make it the richest. the Portuguese enslaved a great number of the land’s original inhabitants. In 1513. Opposition to Spanish Rule Spanish priests worked to spread Christianity in the Americas. Also like the Spanish. Coronado fell from his horse and had to travel part of the way on a stretcher. Conquistadors Push North Dreams of new D. In this 19th-century illustration. a string of Christian missions arose among the Pueblo. they criticized the harsh The Atlantic World 487 . The Spanish actually had settled in parts of the United States before they even dreamed of building an empire on the American mainland. These became the headquarters for advancing the Catholic religion. The priests who accompanied them had come in search of converts. Along the way. the colonists pushed further west into Brazil. Spain also increased its military might. the settlers began growing sugar. or “Holy Faith. and Kansas. They also pushed for better treatment of Native Americans. To protect its treasure-filled ships. Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León wandered through modern-day Florida and claimed it for Spain. the Portuguese—like the Spanish—conquered Native Americans and inflicted thousands of them with disease. For a century and a half. 4:16 PM Page 487 Page 5 of 7 The Portuguese in Brazil One area of South America that remained outside of Spanish control was Brazil. TERMS & NAMES Identify • Christopher Columbus • colony • Hernando Cortés • conquistadors • Montezuma II • Francisco Pizarro • mestizo • encomienda 2. How might Columbus’s view of the Taino Indians have led the Spanish to think they could take advantage of and impose their will on the natives? THINK ABOUT Columbus arrives in Americas 488 Chapter 20 3. the other nations of Europe had begun to establish their own colonies in the Americas. In 1680. a Pueblo ruler. Analyzing Causes Why did the natives of New Mexico revolt against Spanish settlers? E. For the next 12 years—until the Spanish regained control of the area— the southwest region of the future United States once again belonged to its original inhabitants. and the other take the position of Native Americans. Efforts to control the Taino on Hispaniola were even more difficult. However.” Las Casas declared. To meet the colonies’ desperate need for labor. including beatings. Nearly 80 years before Popé ran the Spanish out of New Mexico. Before finally surrendering. the rulers of Spain had far greater concerns. Las Casas suggested the use of Africans. [is] more valuable than that of four Indians. [African] . THINK ABOUT • how colonization of the Americas affected Spain • what effect colonization had on the Native Americans . Resistance to Spain’s attempt at domination began shortly after the Spanish arrived in the Caribbean. Possible Answer Spanish attempts to destroy their culture and repressive measures. however. natives in New Mexico fought against Spanish rule. . TAKING NOTES Using a diagram like the one below. The priest later changed his view and denounced African slavery. “than the tyranny which the Spaniards use toward the Indians for the getting of pearl [riches]. “The labor of one . many others promoted it. The native fighters drove the Spanish back into New Spain.” Dominican monk Bartolomé de Las Casas wrote. . By this time. In November of 1493. Native Resistance Opposition to the Spanish method of colonization came not only from Spanish priests. Spanish priests and soldiers often burned their sacred objects and prohibited many native rituals. as well as the other nations that colonized the Americas. THINK THROUGH HISTORY E. The Spanish also forced natives to work for them and sometimes abused them physically. THEME ACTIVITY Empire Building Working in small groups. would soon enslave Africans to meet their growing labor needs. led a well-organized uprising against the Spanish. Section 1 Assessment 1. but from the natives themselves. debate the merits of Spain’s colonization of the Americas.000 warriors from villages all over New Mexico. Columbus encountered resistance in his attempt to conquer the present-day island of St. Popé. As late as the end of the 17th century. . After several rebellions. trace the major events in the establishment of Spain’s empire in the Americas beginning with Columbus’s arrival.483-489-0420s1 10/11/02 4:16 PM Page 488 Page 6 of 7 pattern of labor that emerged under the encomienda system. They revolted yet again in 1495. the inhabitants defended themselves by firing poison arrows. the Taino submitted to Columbus for several years. the Spanish government abolished the encomienda system in 1542. Croix. RECOGNIZING BIAS • the Taino’s desire for Spanish items even of “small value” • the Taino’s willingness to give whatever they had to the Spanish • the Taino’s appearance as a peaceful people 4. . “There is nothing more detestable or cruel.” Largely in response to the writings of Las Casas and others. the natives there still felt the weight of Spanish force. Reread “A Voice from the Past“on page 483. The rebellion involved some 17. While there were no silver mines to work in the region. The Spanish. Native Americans who practiced their own religion were beaten. This European drawing of the 1600s depicts Indians taking revenge on a Spanish colonist— by pouring gold down his throat. Have one half of the group take the position of conquistadors. In converting the natives to Christianity. a strong supporter of Columbus. . Choose the opinion you agree with most and write a brief paper explaining why. . Ge e chara All of th nited in Colum of origin. o r of y wil labo y energ . and as the Greek city-states looked back to the deathless gods as their founders. . pickup trucks. One only wishes that the Admiral might have been afforded the sense of fulfillment that would have come from foreseeing all that flowed from his discoveries. He predicted that Columbus’s legacy would be one of disaster for America’s original inhabitants. iv h t the ear the name of C d deserve Harjo. and carr without any o . PAGE R7 Connect to Today Supporting an Opinion Find several opinions about Columbus in 1992—the 500th anniversary of his discovery of America. H I S T O R I A N ’ S C O M M E N TA RY EYEWITNESS ACCOUNT E S S AY Samuel Eliot Morison Bartolomé de Las Casas Suzan Shown Harjo Morison. This tactic. fearlessness b e m o . see World History: Electronic Library of Primary Sources. it is easy to imagine what the fierce greyhounds did. in the g firmn idence persistin ivil strife. u y man are ience. begun here and invented by the devil. e c ld r a r o w n a t n as t ie hum the anc on which he w en of t n e s e r rep ent se m n contin y to the f unknow t foot. who carried Christian civilization across the Ocean Sea. Some argue they were the heroic first steps in the creation of great and democratic societies. that none mo ilizer. praises Colusm. Las Casas was an early Spanish missionary who watched fellow Spaniards unleash attack dogs on Native Americans. As the Indians were used to going completely naked. .” Connect to History Contrasting What opposing ideas are presented on this page? SEE SKILLBUILDER HANDBOOK. obscurit l. genocide and ecocide are offset by the benefits of horses. . For another perspective on the legacy of Columbus. They were unleashed and fell on the Indians at the cry of Tómalo! [“Get them!”] Within an hour they had preyed on one hundred of them. The whole history of the Americas stems from the Four Voyages of Columbus. mild but t a p f . He . spread throughout these Indies and will end when E S S AY there is no more land nor e n i t r a s u b people to subjugate and destroy e Lam olitician. a Native American. laments that the sea captain died without realizing the true greatness of his deeds. s n o h in this part of the world. CD-ROM CD-ROM The Atlantic World 489 . . the stout-hearted son of Genoa. ace all t emisph a new r of the elder h the destiny of n s. e civil Lamartin eat irtues of truly gr ing the v a f o s for bring ic nius. people still debate the legacy of Christopher Columbus’s voyages. that would have turned all the sorrows of his last years to joy. the vice his influence o than he ever s e r a great w . cut-glass beads. . Others claim they were the beginnings of an era of widespread cruelty and bloodshed.483-489-0420s1 10/11/02 4:16 PM Page 489 Page 7 of 7 different PERSPECTIVES The Legacy of Columbus In the years and centuries since his historic journeys. and microwave ovens. conf ual but of the c id death in not of an indiv orthy to w s — a y w in hat t des . before t he . . p Al erica r and p to the Am ch write n ty re ie F c a o s . c over ess . Their other frightening weapon after the horses: twenty hunting greyhounds. “We will be asked to buy into the thinking that . disputes the so-called benefits that resulted from Columbus’s voyages and the European colonization of the Americas that followed. urged to bite naked bodies and skin much more delicate than that of the wild boars they were used to. so today a score of independent nations and dominions unite in homage to Christopher. . cterist bus. e s s e o u t t o t ir S s fir he v ere. Sieur de La Salle explored the lower Mississippi.000. A large number of French colonists had no desire to build towns or raise families. a northwest route through North America to Asia would become a highly profitable trade route. Cajun food. Nearly 10 years later. the European population of New France had grown to only about 65. He named French settlements in Louisiana. He laid claim to a region he called Quebec. Other European countries hoped to find an easier and more direct route to the Pacific. known as New France. the early French explorers sailed west with dreams of reaching the East Indies. It eventually became the base of France’s colonial addition. One such explorer was Giovanni da Verrazzano Cajun Culture (vehr uh ZAHN noh). and England eventually emerged victorious. another French explorer. He named it Louisiana in honor of the French king. Other European nations soon became interested in obtaining their own valuable colonies across the Atlantic.490-494-0420s2 10/11/02 # 2 4:16 PM Page 490 Page 1 of 5 Competing Claims in North America MAIN IDEA WHY IT MATTERS NOW Several European nations fought for control of North America. and Dutch instead established colonies in North America. European Nations Settle North America Magellan’s voyage showed that ships could reach Asia by way of the Pacific Ocean. the French penetrated the heart of the but also throughout the United North American continent. upper Mississippi River. 1608.) • • • • A Trading Empire France’s North American empire was immense. Cartier named the river the St. sailed up Today. He followed it Canada. Ten years later. He claimed the entire river valley for France. more than 1 million the St. Also popular around the Marquette and trader Louis Joliet explored the Great Lakes and the nation are the fast-paced sounds of Cajun zydeco music. CONNECT to TODAY Explorers Establish New France Just as Columbus had before them. In 1524. an Italian in the service of France. SETTING THE STAGE Spain’s successful colonization efforts in the Americas did not go unnoticed. New France covered much of what is now the midwest United States and eastern Canada. While he did not find the route. Battles with the British led thousands of Acadians to move to inward until he reached a large island dominated by a hill. Spain claimed the route around the southern tip of South America. But it was sparsely populated. popular not only in the Bayou region After establishing Quebec. which later became known as Montreal. The Louisianans speak French. These settlers included Catholic priests who sought to convert 490 Chapter 20 TERMS & NAMES • • • • • • New France Jamestown Pilgrims Puritans New Netherland French and Indian War • Metacom . Samuel de Champlain. Louis XIV. In settlement grew. Lawrence. he French culture still thrives in sailed to North America in search of a possible sea route to the Pacific. The English settlers in North America left a legacy of law and government that guides the United States today. If it existed. thick soup called gumbo. By the early 1700s. The Treaty of Tordesillas had divided the newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal. They set out to build their own empires in the Americas. By 1760. is empire in North America. Louisiana due in large part to the influence of people known as Cajuns. Not finding the route. However. In where their legacy lives on. the Frenchman Jacques Cartier colonists who in 1604 settled the (kahr TYAY) reached a gulf off the eastern coast of Canada that led to region known as Acadia in eastern a broad river. the island Mont Royal. other European countries ignored the treaty. French priest Jacques States. Lawrence. In 1673. the French. such as a spicy. (See the map on page 493. Verrazzano did discover what is today Cajuns are the descendants of French New York Harbor. English. a group known as Puritans also sought religious freedom from England’s Anglican Church. The Puritans wanted to build a model community that would set an example for other Christians to follow. a group known as Pilgrims founded a second English colony. many times three or four in a night. the colonists eventually gained a foothold in their new land. our men night and day groaning in every corner of the fort. They named the settlement Jamestown in honor of their king. Unlike the English. This led to a thriving trade in furs. it would make their hearts to bleed to hear the pitiful murmuring and outcries of our sick men for relief. the colonists climbed off their ships and claimed the land as theirs. They soon fell victim to their harsh surroundings. Jamestown’s investors finally let King James take over the colony. early suffering. During the first few years. as depicted in this 19th-century engraving. After reaching the coast of Virginia. most pitiful to hear. male population in Jamestown. in Massachusetts. They sailed inland until they reached a small peninsula.490-494-0420s2 10/11/02 THINK THROUGH HISTORY A. The colony’s outlook improved greatly after farmers there discovered tobacco. in the morning their bodies trailed out of their cabins like dogs. or a crop grown primarily for sale. In 1606. continued to struggle financially. to be buried. one of the hottest fashion trends in Europe was hats made of beaver skin. a company of London investors obtained from King James a charter to found a colony in North America. stable. The Dutch had established the Dutch East India Company in 1602 to compete for trade in the Indian Ocean. 4:17 PM Page 491 Page 2 of 5 Native Americans. As a royal colony. the French were less interested in occupying territories than they were in making money off the land. Contrasting In what ways did the colonies at Jamestown and Massachusetts Bay differ? B. They also included young. The colony. Possible Answer Jamestown: economic motivation. Possible Answer Because most of the settlers were priests or fur trappers who had no desire to build towns or start families. the North American shore rose along the horizon. quoted in A New World Despite their nightmarish start. the vessels slipped into a broad coastal river. Background Puritans took their name from their desire to “purify” the English church. these colonists sought religious freedom. A JAMESTOWN COLONIST. If there were any conscience in men. Eight years later. The colony’s start was disastrous. The Dutch Found New Netherland Following the English and French into North America were the Dutch. numerous families Puritans Create a “New England” In 1620. . or fighting with the Native Americans. single men engaged in what had become New France’s main economic activity: fur trade. By the late 1500s. The first English colonists arrive at Jamestown in 1607. disease. There. THINK THROUGH HISTORY B. Four months later. mostly male. Beavers were almost extinct in Europe but plentiful in North America. they turned The Atlantic World 491 . Several years later. Family life created a sense of order among the settlers. The settlers were more interested in finding gold than planting crops. Massachusetts Bay: religious motivation. This was due in large part to the numerous families in the colony. as the colonists at Jamestown were struggling to survive. however. Plymouth. unlike the mostly single. . seven out of every ten people died of hunger. one settler described the terrible situation: A V O I C E F R O M T H E PA S T Thus we lived for the space of five months in this miserable distress . every night and day for the space of six weeks: some departing out of the World. In 1607. High demand in England for tobacco turned it into a profitable cash crop. Although the colony experienced early difficulties. Jamestown became England’s first permanent settlement in North America. Jamestown slowly grew and prospered. After several months in this hostile environment. it gradually took hold. It also ensured that the population would reproduce itself. They established a larger colony at nearby Massachusetts Bay. Summarizing Why were France’s North American holdings so sparsely populated? A. The English Settle at Jamestown The explorations of the Spanish and French fired the imagination of the English. Persecuted for their religious beliefs in England. the company’s three ships—and more than 100 settlers—pushed out of an English harbor. naturally fierce and wild. whose prominent beard earned him the nickname Blackbeard (above). they collided with France’s North American holdings. The Fight for North America SPOTLIGHT ON Pirates The battle for colonial supremacy occurred not only on land. pirates were not licensed by any country. they began to interfere with each other. more Dutch. England Battles France The English soon became hungry for more land to suit their growing colonial population. Hudson Bay. That year a dispute over land claims in the Ohio Valley led to a war between the British and French on the North American continent. Enslaved Africans eventually would supply this labor. and the Netherlands battled each other for colonial supremacy. New Netherland had become a “Dutch wedge” separating its northern and southern colonies. In 1664. Acting on behalf of their government. He was searching for a northwest sea route to Asia. Also patrolling the high seas were pirates. . The Dutch claimed the region along these waterways. and other Europeans settled the area. France and England. the Dutch surrendered without firing a shot. the Dutch captured what are now the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba from Spain. including present-day Haiti.3 million English settlers lived in 13 colonies stretching from New Hampshire to Georgia. and Hudson Strait. The Dutch holdings in North America became known as New Netherland. permission to drive out the Dutch. an Englishman in the service of the Netherlands. On these islands. That conflict began in 1754. THINK THROUGH HISTORY C. The French seized control of several Caribbean islands. French. explore three waterways near presentday New York that were later named for him—the Hudson River. Blackbeard attempted to frighten his victims by sticking “lighted matches under his hat. With the Dutch gone. the Duke of York. Colonizing the Caribbean During the 1600s. had brought their dislike for one another with them to North America. Henry Hudson. New England was begun for religious reasons. He did. The colony’s population was so ethnically diverse that one visitor called it a great “confusion of tongues. By 1750. Although the Dutch company profited from its fur trade. Charles II. while the Dutch and French colonies were established mainly for commercial reasons. including Protestants. These products. about 1. the Europeans built huge tobacco and sugar plantations. It seemed that a major conflict was on the horizon. which appeared on both sides of his face and eyes. the English continued to colonize the Atlantic coast of North America. They attacked ships for their gold and did not care what nation the vessels represented. When the duke’s fleet arrived at New Netherland. Muslims. and Martinique. In 1609. the Dutch government granted the company permission to colonize the region and expand the thriving fur trade. They established a fur trade with the Iroquois Indians. The English Oust the Dutch To the English. England. attacked merchant ships of enemy nations and sank or robbed them. demanded a large and steady supply of free labor. Contrasting How were the Dutch and French colonies different from the English colonies in North America? C. at the mouth of the river. So they pushed further west into the continent. After years of skirmishes and war. .” The Dutch reputation for religious tolerance also drew people of many faiths. In 1634. Gradually. the English gained control of much of the continent. They also built trading posts along the Hudson River at Fort Orange (now Albany) and on Manhattan Island. In 1621. Possible Answer The English colonies were more populated. privately owned armed ships. The Duke of York claimed the colony for England and renamed it New York. As their colonies expanded. Scandinavians. granted his brother. however. the colony opened its doors to a variety of peoples. it was slow to attract Dutch colonists. known as privateers. although profitable. the nations of France. By doing so. England united with Scotland to become the United Kingdom of Great Britain. The conflict became known as Background In 1707. Catholics. One of the most well-known pirates was Edward B. Pirates were ruthless men who did not hesitate to kill for treasure. . Hudson did not find a route. but also on the sea. Teach. According to one account. . Dutch merchants quickly formed the Dutch West India Company. the nations of Europe also colonized the Caribbean. Guadeloupe. Unlike privateers. The English settled Barbados and Jamaica. and Jews.” 492 Chapter 20 As they expanded their settlements in North America. as well as Germans. sailed west.490-494-0420s2 10/11/02 4:17 PM Page 492 Page 3 of 5 their attention to the Americas. the English king. however. To encourage settlers to come and stay. longtime enemies. Dutch settlers engaged in fighting with various Native American groups over land claims and trading rights. iR a Gulf of Mexico St. the French and Indian War.000 Kilometers G E O G R A P H Y S K I L L B U I L D E R : Interpreting Maps 1. Rí o f Cancer 80°W ke ur Tropic o 0 La ur iR Santa Fe 0 eat M isso M isso C Great Salt L. hatchets. however. with the help of the British Army. however. Britain and France––along with their European allies––also battled for territorial and colonial supremacy in Europe and the West Indies. Place How did Britain’s North American empire change after 1763? Background The name French and Indian War was the colonists‘ name for the war. and beads. Possible Answer Because both groups benefited from their cooperation in the fur trade: the Indians did the trapping and then traded the furs to the French and Dutch for numerous desired goods. For the most part. aw t. the arrival of Europeans in the present-day United States had a great impact on Native Americans. The war became part of a larger conflict known as the Seven Years’ War. The groups. for example. a do o l or s S ST-PIERRE AND MIQUELON t Mississippi R . New York Gr a e 40°N Quebec La Boston ORIG INA L 13 Boston S eat New York A TL A NTIC OC EA N Charleston English French Russian Spanish Rí o Gr nd 120° W 120° W 14 0°W ren ce R . the Dutch and Wappinger tribe fought a bloody battle in which hundreds died. the French and Dutch colonists lived together peacefully with their North American hosts. In North America. The Dutch also cooperated with Native Americans in an effort to establish a fur-trading enterprise. THINK THROUGH HISTORY D. Augustine FLORIDA C Great Salt L. Analyzing Issues Why were the Dutch and French able to coexist in relative peace with the Native Americans? As in Mexico and South America. A Strained Relationship French and Dutch settlers developed a mostly cooperative relationship with the Native Americans. The French and many Indians were allied against the British and the colonists. As a result of the French and Indian War. The French surrendered most of their colonial holdings on the continent. Oh nd Tropic o HAITI CUBA JAMAICA 500 Miles Disputed English French Spanish CO . did not live together in complete harmony. R. R. However. L a w LO NI rence ES R. European colonization brought mostly disaster for the lands’ original inhabitants. Oh A TL A N TI C OCEAN ke Mississippi R . Native American Reaction D. L s Gr ACADIA io R. The same could not be said of the English. the British colonists. Early relations between English settlers and Native Americans were cooperative. as many fell to disease and warfare. the British seized control of nearly the entire eastern half of North America.000 Kilometers io R. Native Americans did most of the trapping and then traded the furs to the French for such items as guns. 1754 Holdings after 1763 40 40 New Orleans 20°N Mexico City Caribbe f Cancer Santo Domingo an Sea 1. mirrors. they quickly worsened—mostly over The Atlantic World 493 . a do o l or Lake Winnipeg Quebec Gr 40°N Hudson Bay UNCLAIMED NEWFOUNDLAND Lake Winnipeg 100°W 80°W 100°W UNCLAIMED Arctic Circle 60°N Hudson Bay °W 60 Arctic Circle 60°N °W °W 60 14 0°W °W e Gulf of Mexico 20°N HAITI CUBA JAMAICA Caribbe Mexico City 0 0 500 Miles an Sea 1. This was due mainly to the mutual benefits of the fur trade. Region Which nation claimed the largest area of the present-day United States in 1754? 2.490-494-0420s2 10/11/02 4:17 PM Page 493 Page 4 of 5 Europeans in N. defeated the French in 1763. America. In 1643. ” observed one eyewitness. Unlike the French and Dutch. both sides massacred hundreds of victims. Background To celebrate their victory over Metacom. Settlers and Native Americans Battle The hostility between the English settlers and Native Americans led to warfare. As a result. the colonists defeated the natives. they also viewed the natives as godless devils. they were no match for the colonists’ rifles and cannons. Misunderstandings over religion also heightened tensions. ANALYZING THEMES Cultural Interaction Imagine that you have been asked to settle a dispute between a group of English colonists and Native Americans. TAKING NOTES 3. Possible Answer The settlers continually wanted more land for their growing population as well as their crops. Identifying Problems Why did the issues of land and religion cause such strife between the Native Americans and English settlers? E. Like the Spanish in Central and South America. measles. many more smaller skirmishes erupted throughout North America.490-494-0420s2 10/11/02 King Philip’s War was one of the bloodiest battles fought between English colonists and Native Americans. the English sought to populate their colonies in North America. In 1616. The English settlers. The colonists eventually struck back and massacred hundreds of Powhatan. for example. the Puritans cut off his head and displayed it at Plymouth for many years. . 494 Chapter 20 What may have been one reason the English eventually beat the French in North America? THINK ABOUT • how England’s colonies differed from those of the French • English and French colonial populations on the eve of the French and Indian War 4. It began in 1675 when the Native American ruler Metacom (also known as King Philip) led an attack on 52 colonial villages throughout Massachusetts. as they lay in their houses. From South Carolina to Missouri. the Powhatan tribe attacked colonial villages around Jamestown and killed about 350 settlers. Throughout the Americas. One of the bloodiest battles colonists and Native Americans waged was known as King Philip’s War. Name of Settlement General Location Reasons for Establishment New France New Netherland Massachusetts Bay Write a letter convincing someone to settle in one of the settlements. and other diseases. And just as had happened in Mexico and Peru. tensions between the two groups rose. particularly the Puritans. nearly whole tribes fell to smallpox. “They died on heapes. In the months that followed. European colonists from South America to North America soon turned to another group: Africans. many Puritans viewed Native Americans as agents of the devil and as a threat to their godly society. The English colonists seized more and more land for their swelling population—and to grow more tobacco. an epidemic of smallpox ravaged Native Americans living along the New England coast. Thousands of other natives throughout the region also perished. dropped from 24. the Europeans who settled North America brought with them several diseases. Native Americans developed a similarly hard view toward the white invaders. For their part. This meant pushing the natives off their land. As early as 1622. Natives Fall to Disease More destructive than the Europeans’ weapons were their diseases. considered Native Americans heathens—people without a faith. Over time. While the Native Americans fought fiercely. In order to meet their growing labor needs. whom they would enslave by the millions. MAKING INFERENCES Copy this chart and fill in the location of each settlement and the main reasons for its establishment. Summarize each side’s grievances and offer possible solutions. The population of one tribe. TERMS & NAMES Identify • New France • Jamestown • Pilgrims • Puritans • New Netherland • French and Indian War • Metacom 2. the diseases devastated the native population in North America. THINK THROUGH HISTORY E. One of the effects of this loss was a severe shortage of labor in the colonies. About 600 colonists and 3.000 to 750 by 1631. Throughout the 17th century. the Massachusett. the loss of native life due to disease was incredible.000 Indians were killed during the fighting. Section 2 Assessment 1. 4:17 PM Page 494 Page 5 of 5 the issues of land and religion. After a year of fierce fighting. as well as among Indians in America. Slavery in Africa As it had in other parts of the world. or people of a different nationality or religion. Others bought large estates and even owned slaves of their own. in Africa. however. Portuguese traders were more interested in trading for gold than for captured Africans. Some served as generals in the army. People were enslaved in civilizations from Egypt to China to India. THINK THROUGH HISTORY A. Often. The Desire for Africans The first Europeans to explore Africa SPOTLIGHT ON Slavery The enslavement of human beings by others is believed to be as old as civilization itself. First.495-499-0420s3 10/11/02 3 4:17 PM Page 495 Page 1 of 5 TERMS & NAMES The Atlantic Slave Trade MAIN IDEA WHY IT MATTERS NOW To meet their growing labor needs. However.8 million Africans—mostly prisoners of war and criminals—to the Muslim lands of Southwest Asia. Europeans viewed black people as naturally inferior. including marrying into the family they served. slavery had A. slaves even occupied positions of influence and power. many Africans had been exposed to various European diseases and had built up some immunity to them. the Caribbean. were the Portuguese during the 1400s. Because of this. the slavery that developed in the Americas was based largely on race. In ancient Rome. both owners and slaves were white. however. In African societies. That changed. At first. slaves had some legal rights and opportunity for social mobility. European owners had planned to use Native Americans as a source of cheap labor. Thus the sons and daughters of slaves were considered free. and slavery was not hereditary. for example. The spread of Islam into Africa during the seventh century. slaves could escape their bondage in numerous ways. with the colonization of the Americas. however. the Europeans in Brazil. European colonists in the Americas forced Native Americans to work their profitable mines and plantations. To resupply their labor force. and in Greece and Rome. Race was not always a factor in slavery. black as well as white Muslims transported as many as 4.000 years ago. European colonists began enslaving Africans in the Americas in order to meet their great demand for large numbers of people to work as cheap labor. • Atlantic slave trade • triangular trade • middle passage SETTING THE STAGE Sugar plantations and tobacco farms required a large supply of workers to make them profitable for their owners. Slavery has existed in numerous societies around the world. these enslaved Africans worked primarily as domestic servants. In most regions. Europeans enslaved millions of Africans in forced labor in the Americas. In most African and Muslim societies. colonists in the Americas soon looked to Africa. Summarizing What were some characteristics of Muslim and African slavery? existed in Africa for many years. Third. Europeans became desperate for new workers. But millions of Native Americans died from disease and warfare. Furthermore. Possible Answer In Muslim society. Farming gave people the need to force prisoners of war to work for them. Once there. slavery in the Americas was hereditary— children of slaves were also slaves. between 650 and 1600. Descendants of enslaved Africans represent a significant part of the Americas’ population today. In the Muslim world. slaves had legal rights and opportunities for social mobility. slavery in Africa was not hereditary. The Evolution of African Slavery Beginning around 1500. it was a relatively minor institution. slaves could escape their bondage in numerous ways. ushered in an increase in slavery and the slave trade. Europeans saw several advantages in using Africans. many Africans had experience in farming and thus could be taught large-scale plantation work. Slavery probably began with the development of farming about 10. Initially. Second. Therefore. slaves were captured prisoners of war. and the southern colonies of North America soon turned to Africa for workers. As natives began dying by the millions from disease. African rulers justified enslavement with the Muslim belief that non-Muslim prisoners of war could be bought and sold as slaves. As a result. Africans—strangers to the Americas—had little knowledge of The Atlantic World 495 . One such ruler was King Nzinga Mbemba of Congo in west-central Africa. Analyzing Motives What advantages did Europeans see in enslaving Africans? Background The total number of Arricans taken from Africa during the Atlantic slave trade is thought to be even higher. the Spanish imported and enslaved thousands more Africans. Background By 1690. that number climbed to almost 1. is the corruption . As the colony’s sugar industry grew. Brazil dominated the European sugar market. they were unaccounted for. shown here in its cane form. Sir. however.000—three times that of the white population. Thus. they also began to import and enslave large numbers of Africans. and coffee plantations in the Dutch.495-499-0420s3 10/11/02 4:17 PM Page 496 Page 2 of 5 the land and had no familiar tribes in which to hide. During the next century. they grab them and get them to be sold. French. captured Africans to be enslaved.000 Africans labored throughout Spanish America on plantations and in gold and silver mines.5 million Africans to the Americas. By 1830. ing Africans to the Americas. roughly 2 million slaves toiled in the United States. In all. tobacco. and other goods. Mbemba. . A much smaller number of enslaved Africans eventually arrived in what is now the United States. That was nearly 10 times the number of Africans who would arrive in North America. By 1650. A majority of these slaves labored on sugar. however. As early as 1511. some African rulers voiced their opposition to the practice. . they were experienced in farming and were in an alien environment which made them less likely to escape. They then delivered them to the Europeans in exchange for gold. By this time. By the time the slave trade ended. since . nearly 300. As a result. As the slave trade grew. England was the leading carrier of enslaved Africans. so too did European colonists’ demand for slaves. with the help of local rulers.000 Africans were transported to the Americas. Once in North America. also known as Affonso. merchants are taking every day our natives. Possible Answer Slaves had built up immunity to many diseases. As a result. Europeans had imported about 9. . that our country is being completely depopulated. quoted in African Civilization Revisited 496 Chapter 20 THINK THROUGH HISTORY B. During the 1600s. nearly 300. sons of the land and the sons of our noblemen and vassals and our relatives. In time. and so great. As England’s presence in the Americas grew. B. KING AFFONSO. . guns. and English colonies in the Caribbean. the Portuguese had surpassed the Spanish in the importation of Africans to the Americas. . nearly 400. .7 million Africans to their colonies in the West Indies. In 1526. African merchants. it is our will that in these Kingdoms there should not be any trade of slaves nor outlet for them. he soon realized its devastating effect on African societies. the slave population steadily grew. From 1690 until the nation abolished the slave trade in 1807. Spain moved on from the Caribbean and began to colonize the American mainland. Between 1500 and 1600. Thus. Slavery Spreads Throughout the Americas As the other European nations estab- lished colonies in the Americas. the buying and selling of Africans for work in the Americas—known as the Atlantic slave trade—became a massive enterprise. a small number of Africans were working in the copper mines on Hispaniola. more than 40 percent of all Africans brought to the Americas went to Brazil. waited in ports along the western and eastern coasts of Africa. and Your Highness should not agree with this nor accept it. the English had transported nearly 1. he wrote a letter to the king of Portugal in which he protested the taking of Africans for enslavement: A V O I C E F R O M T H E PA S T And we cannot reckon how great the damage is. Most European traders. they were less likely to try to escape. . rather than travel inland. In time.6 million Africans. Spain and Portugal Lead the Way The Spanish took an early lead in import- The development of sugar. Those African leaders who had been selling Africans as slaves to Muslims and other African rulers saw little difference in selling them to Westerners. Brazil had received more than 3. it came to dominate the Atlantic slave trade. African Cooperation and Resistance Many African rulers and merchants played a willing role in the Atlantic slave trade. By the time the Atlantic slave trade ended around 1870. . had originally participated in the slave trade.5 million. the slave population on the British island of Barbados was 60. However. their demand for cheap labor grew. Scholars believe that many Africans perished during the voyage to the Americas. . because the thieves and men of bad conscience grab them . During the 17th century.000 Africans were imported to Britain’s North American colonies. helped spur the growth of slavery in the Americas. By the time the slave trade ended. . fruit. African men and women were shipped to the Americas as part of a profitable trade network. On another triangular route. many African rulers continued to participate. S es S la ve 2% Europe. England. 1451–1870 London Paris EUROPE 40% Caribbean Islands (Dutch. There. G old * Estimated m PAC I F I C OCEAN m 4% British North America s. Over one trade route. 1451–1870 Rum Africans Enslaved in the Americas.M ar ug M anu f a cture Sugar. Asia 16% Spanish America and Spanish Caribbean AFRICA 38% Portuguese Brazil ry. Many died on the way. A Forced Journey After being captured. as well as millions of African people. and tobacco in the West Indies and sailed back to Europe to sell these products. Possible Answer It was profitable. Gu s. 4:17 PM Page 497 Page 3 of 5 Despite Affonso’s plea. French. G u n s Ru JAMAICA es S l a v e s. British) New York S s. These included furs. Analyzing Issues Why did many African rulers participate in the Atlantic slave trade? C. As for African merchants. Europeans transported manufactured goods to the west coast of Africa.5 Million* Source: The Atlantic Slave Trade: A Census 0° Equator Primary slave trade routes SOUTH AMERICA KONGO ATLANTI C O CE AN Benguela Mozambique Other trade routes Tropic of Capricorn I NDI AN OCEA N Luanda Rio de Janeiro 0 0 c co 1.000 Kilometers Slave a Tob 2. They then sold these goods to rum producers in New England. they simply developed new trade routes to avoid rulers who refused to cooperate. Mol Charleston on ott . tar. To C ott o 80°W 120°W Triangle Trade System. the West Indies.000 Miles 40°S The Atlantic World 497 . what region of the Americas imported the most Africans? Which imported the second most? s G E O G R A P H Y S K I L L B U I L D E R : Interpreting Maps 4. In fact. coffee. Merchants then bought sugar. NORTH AMERICA GREAT BRITAIN es ctur ufa an M co bac n. the slave trade continued and steadily grew. 40°E 80°E The Middle Passage The voyage that brought captured Africans to the West Indies and later to North and South America was known as the middle passage. Along the way. It was so named because it was considered the middle leg of the transatlantic trade triangle. merchants carried rum and other goods from the New England colonies to Africa. millions of captured Africans endured a dehumanizing voyage across the Atlantic. traders exchanged these goods for captured Africans. Various other transatlantic routes existed. Europe. Region According to the graph. and they saw little difference between trading African slaves to Muslims and other Africans and Westerners. Movement What items were transported to Africa and traded for captured Africans? 2. Lured by its profits. and tobacco. The Africans were then transported across the Atlantic Ocean and sold in the West Indies. The traders then transported the Africans to the West Indies and sold them for sugar and molasses.495-499-0420s3 10/11/02 THINK THROUGH HISTORY C. and Africa. Iv o lav MEXICO CARIBBEAN REGION ss 0° asse Tropic of Cancer o la .C 40°W 40°N Total Number Imported: 9. There they exchanged their merchandise for Africans. The network carried a variety of traded goods. The Triangular Trade Africans transported to the Americas were part of a transatlantic trading network known as the triangular trade. the “triangular” trade encompassed a network of trade routes crisscrossing the Northern and Southern colonies. . Scholars estimate that roughly 20 percent of the Africans aboard each slave ship perished during the brutal trip to the Americas. In much of the Americas. They made themselves less productive by breaking hoes. the windlass. as well as a hereditary one. Africans fell victim to whippings and beatings from merchants. . One African. slaves worked in mines or fields or as domestic servants. enslaved Africans coped in a variety of ways.495-499-0420s3 10/11/02 This design of a British slave ship offers a glimpse of what life was like for enslaved Africans during their trip to the Americas. while others rebelled against their enslavers. uprooting plants. Many embraced their African culture. two of the white men offered me eatables. Many lived on little food in small. I became so sick and low that I was not able to eat . Forced to work in a strange land. recalled the inhumane conditions on his trip from West Africa to the West Indies at age 11 in 1756: A V O I C E F R O M T H E PA S T I was soon put down under the decks. but soon. Olaudah Equiano. They worked long days and often suffered whippings and beatings. Some slaves pushed their resistance to open revolt. Equiano was freed. This resistance hurt their owners’ profit. African captives often lived in their own vomit and waste. and crying together. one of them held me fast by the hands. Enslaved Africans also found ways to resist their bondage. they [the slaves] are turned before him. Larger revolts 498 Chapter 20 Background After working for some time in the West Indies. slaves lived a grueling existence. with the loathsomeness of the stench. dreary huts. and laid me across . while the other flogged me severely. Whatever their task. OLAUDAH EQUIANO. about 20 slaves on Hispaniola attacked and killed several Spanish colonists. Africans developed a way of life based strongly on their cultural heritage. A Harsh Life Upon arriving in the Americas. and on my refusing to eat. slavery was a lifelong condition. This meant that the sons and daughters of slaves were born into a lifetime of bondage. He eventually went to England. The smell of blood.” After being sold. . to my grief. so that. In the bustling ports along the African coasts. such as he wishes are handled by the purchaser in different parts. They kept alive such things as their musical traditions as well as the stories of their ancestors. Many others committed suicide by plunging into the ocean rather than be enslaved. Resistance and Rebellion To cope with the horrors of slavery. and tied my feet. sweat. . and excrement filled the hold. as well as diseases that swept through the vessel. European traders packed Africans into the dark holds of large ships. quoted in Eyewitness: The Negro in American History Olaudah Equiano Numerous Africans died aboard the slave ships from disease or from cruel treatment by merchants. As early as 1522. thousands of slaves also ran away. Slavery in the Americas Africans who survived their ocean voyage entered a difficult life of bondage in the Americas. On board a slave ship. and working slowly. exactly as I have seen butchers feeling a calf. Although they were unfamiliar with the land. A British minister who visited a slave market in Brazil commented on the process: “When a customer comes in. . 4:17 PM Page 498 Page 4 of 5 Sickening cruelty characterized this journey. where he crusaded against slavery. captured Africans usually were auctioned off to the highest bidder. and there I received such a salutation [greeting] in my nostrils as I never experienced in my life. 3. The American While they were unwilling participants in the growth of the colonies. The Atlantic World 499 . Consequences of the Slave Trade In Africa 1. THEME ACTIVITY Cultural Interaction Reread the excerpt from King Affonso’s letter on page 496. Include in your letter the various aspects of slavery and the slave trade you learned about in this section. and North America. In 1739. and Africa to North and South America. music. Aspects of their culture—including art. list the ways in which the Atlantic slave trade affected both Africa and the Americas. The slave trade devastated One legacy of African slaves lives in the quick-paced words of Gullah. In Africa. helped spread war African societies. enslaved Africans destroyed the town of Santa Marta in 1530. In Colombia. Possible Answer Their labor and techniques helped build many societies. Imagine you are an African ruler. Despite the ultimate failure of slave revolts. colonies such as those on Haiti and Gullah speakers live in relatively Barbados may not have survived. From the United States to Brazil. for example. E. Write your own letter to a European leader in which you try to convince him or her to stop participating in the slave trade. Recognizing Effects What are some of the contributions that Africans have made to the Americas? 4:17 PM Page 499 Page 5 of 5 occurred throughout Spanish settlements during the 16th century. Africans also brought with jukebox). 3. Their greatest contribution was their labor. and voodoo (witchcraft). The words include goober (peanut). 2. enslaved isolated communities. They killed several colonists and then engaged the local militia in battle. In addition. they helped United States. It also introduced items from the Americas to the rest of the world. Many of them were never reunited. them their culture. many of the nations of the Western Hemisphere today have substantial African-American populations. especially in agriculture. Without their back-breaking work. many Latin American countries—where intermarriage between slaves and colonists was much more common than in North America—have sizable mixed-race populations. As the next section explains. a group of slaves in South Carolina led an uprising known as the Stono Rebellion. Carolina and Georgia and on the mainland nearby. THINK THROUGH HISTORY E. Over the Africans also brought their expertise. The settlement of the Americas brought many different items from Europe. Occasional uprisings also occurred throughout Brazil. Many slaves died during the fighting. In the Americas 1. TERMS & NAMES 2. guns were in great demand by and colonial speech and the African rulers seeking to conquer new territory. Summarizing In what ways did enslaved Africans resist their bondage? D. Furthermore. Nearly 6. TAKING NOTES Identify • Atlantic slave trade • triangular trade • middle passage Using a diagram like the one below. in Gullah. Africans were not the only cargo transported across the Atlantic during the colonization of the Americas. Firearms. CONTRASTING How was slavery in the Americas different from slavery in Africa and Muslim lands? THINK ABOUT • the length of bondage • the children of slaves • opportunities for slaves within each society • racial basis 4. many aspects of their culture still influence the American way of life. 2. 3.495-499-0420s3 10/11/02 THINK THROUGH HISTORY D. which languages from several West African chiefs and kings traded for potential slaves. In addition to their muscle.000 African words have been identified and conflict throughout Africa. Those who were captured were executed. There. Asia. the West Indies. numerous cultures lost generations of their CONNECT to TODAY fittest members—their young and able—to European traders and plantation owners. Africans years they have contributed words from the Upper Guinea region in West Africa. and food—continue to influence American societies. Consequences of the Atlantic Slave Trade The Atlantic slave trade had a profound impact on both Africa and the Americas. they ran away. they have influenced the racial makeup of the Americas. The influx of so many Africans to the Americas also has left its mark on the very population itself. juke (as in make that colony a profitable rice producer. More effective than spears. countless African families were torn Gullah apart. descendants of slaves still speak African slaves contributed greatly to the economic and cultural developGullah on the Sea Islands of South ment of the Americas. African societies in another way: by introducing guns into the contiGullah is a combination of English nent. uprisings continued into the 1800s. brought to the language spoken in the their rice-growing techniques to South Carolina. Section 3 Assessment 1. and they sometimes rebelled. Possible Answer They cut down on their work productivity. for example. pineapples. Possible Answer It greatly improved diets and lifestyles in Europe and Asia and helped prompt an increase in the world’s population.500-503-0420s4 10/11/02 4 4:17 PM Page 500 Page 1 of 4 The Columbian Exchange and Global Trade MAIN IDEA WHY IT MATTERS NOW The colonization of the Americas introduced new and different items into the Eastern and Western hemispheres. Together they became known as the Commercial Revolution. The diseases Europeans brought with them. These included horses. New wealth from the Americas was coupled with a dramatic growth in overseas trade. black-eyed peas. It also led to the establishment of new and powerful societies. cattle. and yams. Some aspects of the Columbian Exchange had a tragic impact on many Native Americans. Traffic across the Atlantic did not flow in just one direction. squash. . Perhaps the most important items to travel from the Americas to the rest of the world were corn and potatoes. led to the death of millions of Native Americans. Ships from the Americas brought back a wide array of items that Europeans. Africa. These practices—many of which served as the root of today’s financial dealings—dramatically changed the economic atmosphere of Europe. They included such plants as tomatoes. TERMS & NAMES • Columbian Exchange • Commercial Revolution • capitalism • joint-stock company • mercantilism • favorable balance of trade SETTING THE STAGE The colonization of the Americas dramatically changed the world. and Africans had never before seen. tobacco. Making Inferences Why is the Columbian Exchange considered a significant event? A. Foods from Africa (including some that originated in Asia) migrated west in European ships. it also led to the death of millions of Native Americans by way of disease. Asia. Disease was just as much a part of the Columbian Exchange as goods and food. European settlement of the Americas also changed the world in less noticeable but equally important ways. 500 Chapter 20 The establishment of colonial empires in the Americas influenced the nations of Europe in still other ways. Over time. THINK THROUGH HISTORY A. plants. which included smallpox and measles. and cacao beans (for chocolate). The Columbian Exchange The global transfer of foods. however. They included bananas. a medicine man tends to an Aztec with smallpox. These foods helped people live healthier and longer lives. This global exchange of goods permanently changed Europe. Corn and potatoes were inexpensive to grow and highly nutritious. both crops became an important and steady part of diets throughout the world. It prompted both voluntary and forced migration of millions of people. and pigs. Europeans introduced various livestock animals into the Americas. Thus they played a significant role in boosting the world’s population. and animals during the colonization of the Americas was known as the Columbian Exchange. Asians. It led to the exchange of new items that greatly affected the lives of people throughout the world. These together prompted a wave of new business and trade practices in Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries. The planting of the first white potato in Ireland and the first sweet potato in China probably changed more lives than the deeds of 100 kings. and the Americas. A Commercial Revolution In this Spanish illustration. 500-503-0420s4 10/11/02 4:17 PM Page 501 Page 2 of 4 GlobalImpact : Food Exchange The culinary life we owe Columbus is a progressive dinner in which the whole human race takes part but no one need leave home to sample all the courses. Pear IC AS Grains • Wheat • Rice • Barley • Oats Disease • Smallpox • Influenza • Typhus Livestock • Measles • Cattle • Malaria • Sheep • Diphtheria • Pig • Whooping • Horse Cough Connect AFRICA to History Forming Opinions Have students work in small groups to pose and answer questions about the beneficial and harmful aspects of the Columbian Exchange. PAGE R15 Connect to Today Researching Find out what are the major items exchanged or traded between the United States and either Asia.” In 1774. France. A F R I C A. SEE SKILLBUILDER HANDBOOK. AFRI AMERIC C A. A N D OA A SI A T Onion Olive Turnip Coffee Bean Patterns of Interaction Think about your favorite foods. A N D AS E U RO P E IA Vanilla Cacao Bean Pineapple Squash ATLANTIC OCEAN Turkey Quinine Honeybee Tobacco Sugar Cane Pumpkin Citrus Fruits E URO Grape Banana P E . Chances are that at least one originated in a distant land. disease. Throughout history. starving peasants in Prussia refused to eat the spud. In the Americas. The Columbian Exchange Raymond Sokolov Few events transformed the world like the Columbian Exchange. in some way. people thought the tomato was harmful to eat. This prompted a massive migration of Irish people to other countries. the introduction of sugar led to riches for some and enslavement for many others. One German official warned that the tomato “should not be taken internally. Dependence on the potato. The Geography of Food: The Impact of Potatoes and Sugar The Atlantic World 501 . Africa. or Europe. The Columbian Exchange Cassava N O RT H AMERICA Avocado Peppers Peanut Potato Beans Sweet Potato Tomato Corn AS TO EUROPE. Early on. VIDEO R ME Peach. brought together the Eastern and Western hemispheres and touched. Frightening Foods Several foods from the Americas that we now take for granted at first amazed and terrified Europeans. This global transfer of plants.” In 1619. and especially food. Report your findings to the class. the introduction of new foods into a region has dramatically changed lives—for better and worse. for example. led to a famine in Ireland. officials in Burgundy. explaining that “too frequent use of them caused the leprosy. banned the potato. animals. nearly all the peoples of the world. Joint-Stock Companies Another business venture developed during this period was the joint-stock company. The theory of mercantilism held that a country’s power depended mainly on its wealth. it could establish a favorable balance of trade. after all. the costs of many goods rose. Because the supply of goods is less than the demand requires. never completed the long and dangerous ocean voyage.500-503-0420s4 10/11/02 4:17 PM Page 502 Page 3 of 4 Three Worlds Meet. endured a crushing bout of inflation during the 1600s. so were risks. It was wealth. for instance. It was a joint-stock company that was responsible for establishing Jamestown. Spain. that allowed nations to build strong navies and purchase vital goods. The Growth of Mercantilism During this time. Vocabulary invest: to spend time. Capitalism is an economic system based on private ownership and the investment of wealth for profit. that common purpose was American colonization. In Europe during the 1500s and 1600s. The Rise of Capitalism One aspect of the European Commercial Revolution was the growth of capitalism. 1530 1511 Africans begin working as slaves in the Americas. At this time in Europe. First. 1533 The Inca Empire in South America falls to Francisco Pizarro. or effort for future advantage or benefit. Making Inferences Why would a joint-stock company be popular with investors in overseas colonies? B. The joint-stock company worked much like the modern-day corporation. not 502 Chapter 20 THINK THROUGH HISTORY B. According to the theory of mercantilism. the individual members paid only a fraction of the total colonization cost. If the colony thrived. As a result. investors lost only their small share. businesses across Europe grew and flourished. It took large amounts of money to establish overseas colonies. As a result. and the Americas. Due to overseas colonization and trade. The increase in economic activity in Europe led to an overall increase in many nations’ money supply. Moreover. It involved a number of people pooling their wealth for a common purpose. it could obtain as much gold and silver as possible. as boatloads of gold and silver from the Americas greatly increased the nation’s money supply. Inflation occurs when people have more money to spend and thus demand more goods and services. Africa. Possible Answer Because they paid only a fraction of the total colonization cost. 1492–1700 1492 Columbus embarks on a voyage that will bring together the worlds of Europe. while profits may have been great. numerous merchants had obtained great wealth. for example. the nations of Europe adopted a new economic policy known as mercantilism. Second. If the colony failed. Profits from these investments enabled merchants and traders to reinvest even more money in other enterprises. the goal of every nation became the attainment of as much wealth as possible. Many ships. or the steady rise in the price of goods. Europeans Africans Americans 1492 1510 1521 The Aztec Empire in Mexico is conquered by Hernando Cortés. No longer were governments the sole owners of great wealth. a nation could increase its wealth and power in two ways. Because joint-stock companies involved numerous investors. Prices. . England’s first North American colony. This in turn brought on inflation. rise. money. These merchants continued to invest their money in trade and overseas exploration. then. the goods become both scarce and more valuable. the investors shared in the profits. A nation’s ultimate goal under mercantilism was to become self-sufficient. in which it sold more goods than it bought. such as wood or furs.5 million. Possible Answer They provided gold and silver.000. Section 4 Assessment 1.500-503-0420s4 10/11/02 4:17 PM 1607 Colonists found Jamestown. THOMAS MUN. wherein we must ever observe this rule: to sell more to strangers yearly than we consume of theirs in value. And although merchants and traders enjoyed a period of social mobility. Mercantilism went hand in hand with colonization. as well as raw materials. It will climb to nearly 6 million by the end of the century. . The Commercial Revolution spurred the growth of towns and the rise of the merchant class. Merchants—because they controlled great wealth—rose in status. a majority of Europeans remained poor. Aside from providing silver and gold. as Chapter 21 will describe. The changes in European society. ANALYZING THEMES Economics Do you think the economic changes in Europe during the era of American colonization qualify as a revolution? Why or why not? THINK ABOUT • the legacy of the new business and trade practices • how the economic changes affected European society as a whole The Atlantic World 503 . 1650 The number of Africans toiling in Spanish America reaches 300. An English author of the time wrote about the new economic idea of mercantilism: A V O I C E F R O M T H E PA S T Although a Kingdom may be enriched by gifts received. much of Europe’s population continued to live in rural areas. Changes in European Society The economic changes that swept through much of Europe during the age of American colonization also led to changes in European society. Summarizing What role did colonies play in the policy of mercantilism? C. More than anything else. Page 503 Page 4 of 4 1700 The number of enslaved Africans imported to the Americas reaches almost 1. for colonies played a vital role in this new economic practice. quoted in World Civilizations THINK THROUGH HISTORY C. 1628 Puritans establish the Massachusetts Bay Colony in North America. TERMS & NAMES Identify • Columbian Exchange • Commercial Revolution • capitalism • joint-stock company • mercantilism • favorable balance of trade 2. Also. the colonies under mercantilism also provided a market. In addition to playing the role of supplier. however. only went so far. While towns and cities grew in size. these are things uncertain and of small consideration when they happen. MAKING INFERENCES For each Columbian Exchange item or aspect below. . Corn Potato Disease Write an explanation of one of the items to someone who has never encountered it. . 1670 1630 1610 1690 1675 Native Americans battle colonists in King Philip’s War. TAKING NOTES 3. The home country could sell its goods to their colonies. the Commercial Revolution increased the wealth of European nations. write where it originated and explain its significance. The ordinary means therefore to increase our wealth and treasure is by Foreign Trade. first permanent English settlement in North America. dependent on other countries for goods. Why were colonies considered so important to the nations of Europe? THINK ABOUT • the philosophy of mercantilism • the notion of a favorable balance of trade 4. the new economic practices helped to expand the power of European rulers. or by purchases taken from some other Nations. colonies provided raw materials that could not be found in the home country. and were a market for the home country to sell its goods. If you chose to side with the Spaniards. mercantilism Competing Claims in North America 14. the native population is devastated by European conquests and diseases.504-505-0420ca 10/11/02 4:17 PM Page 504 Page 1 of 2 Chapter 20 Assessment TERMS & NAMES REVIEW QUESTIONS Briefly explain the importance of each of the following in the European colonization of the Americas. . and Dutch battle for control of North America. rethink the choice you made. triangular trade 12. Europeans take control of nearly all of the Americas and create new societies. what are your feelings now? Discuss your opinions with a small group. Commercial Revolution SECTION 2 (pages 490–494) 5. 16. Now that you have read the chapter. as they populate the various regions and lend aspects of their culture to American societies. many Spanish settlers and Native Americans intermarry. Visual Summary The Atlantic World Europeans • Beginning around 1500. SECTION 4 (pages 500–503) The Columbian Exchange and Global Trade 19. • Throughout the Americas. Africans GLOBAL INTERACTION • Numerous Africans perish during the brutal ocean voyage to the Americas. Why was the introduction of corn and potatoes to Europe and Asia so significant? 20. Native Americans • Between 1520 and 1533. SECTION 1 (pages 483–488) Spanish Conquests in the Americas 1. • Africans eventually become an important part of the Americas. Atlantic slave trade 11. Why did Columbus set sail on the Atlantic? 2. • Throughout the 1600s and 1700s. encomienda 8. creating a large mestizo population that thrives today. Columbian Exchange 13. Describe the conditions on board a slave ship. French and Indian War 10. Jamestown 9. conquistadors 6. Montezuma II 7. the once mighty Aztec and Inca empires fall to the invading Spanish. What did the Europeans mostly grow in their Caribbean colonies? 15. Explain the economic policy of mercantilism. 504 Chapter 20 • Beginning around 1500. millions of Africans are taken from their homeland and forced to labor as slaves for Europeans in the Americas. the Spanish and Portuguese colonize Central and South America and establish prosperous overseas empires. would you now change your mind? Why or why not? If you decided to fight with the Aztecs. known as the middle passage. • Over time. Why did Popé lead a rebellion against the Spanish? 4. with the English emerging victorious. • In Central and South America. What factors led European colonists to use Africans to resupply their labor force? 17. Name several ways in which enslaved Africans resisted their position in the Americas. List three goals of the Spanish in the Americas. the English. French. What was the result of the French and Indian War? Interact SECTION 3 (pages 495–499) with History The Atlantic Slave Trade On page 482 you examined the choices some Native Americans faced during the invasion by Spanish conquistadors. 18. 3. Indeed. And then they may right themselves by lawful war and subdue the country unto themselves. • Determine how much of the item the various countries import. INTERPRETING A TIME LINE Revisit the time line on pages 386–387. which one is visible in this drawing? JOHN COTTON. 3. foods. Henry Hudson Using the Internet. • How does the image depict the clash of cultures in the Americas? • What is the drawing’s point of view regarding the Aztec warriors? The Spanish? Connect to History Of the factors that enabled the Spanish to defeat the Aztecs. • Draw a political cartoon that contrasts the Europeans’ and Native Americans’ view of American colonization. . (See page 387. In it. LIVING HISTORY: Unit Portfolio Project What things helped the Europeans conquer the Americas? Which do you consider to be the most important? Why? THEME EMPIRE BUILDING 2. John Cotton. ANALYZING PRIMARY SOURCES In 1630. • Write a newspaper editorial explaining how Africans helped create the societies that grew in the Americas. A HISTORIC VOYAGE Explain the statement. though they neither buy it nor ask their leaves. delivered a sermon to fellow Puritans as they embarked on their journey to America. Write a journal entry describing your encounter with the culture. track the movement of the item from its country of origin to its various destinations around the world. took refuge in a nearby palace.504-505-0420ca 10/11/02 4:17 PM Page 505 Page 2 of 2 CRITICAL THINKING CHAPTER ACTIVITIES 1. A V O I C E F R O M T H E PA S T Where there is a vacant place. .) For Chapter 20. . THE TOOLS OF CONQUEST 1. CONNECT TO TODAY: Cooperative Learning THEME ECONOMICS The Columbian Exchange marked the beginning of worldwide trade. S1–S33 TEST PRACTICE CL ASSZONE . 4. there is liberty for . and animals that traveled across hemispheres during the Columbian Exchange are now just some of the many foods and items that are traded around the globe today. who after killing Indian nobles. “Columbus’s voyage began a process that changed the world forever. or books. . you might use one of the following ideas. . no nation is to drive out another without special commission from Heaven . Examine the Chapter 20 time line. Compare the cost of the item in these countries. Pedro Alvares Cabral • Imagine you are a Native American entering an English colony for the first time. [Christians] . . 3. a Puritan minister. . Which two events do you think had the most lasting effects on the Americas? Explain why. Write which nation sponsored each explorer and the regions he explored. Francisco Vásquez de Coronado Jacques Cartier Samuel de Champlain Work with a team to chart the global trade of a chosen food or item. . and will not recompense the wrongs done in a peaceable fort [way]. EXPLORERS OF THE WEST Copy the chart below.” Consider all the peoples and places American colonization impacted and what effects it had on them. FOCUS ON ART This Aztec drawing depicts natives attacking several Spaniards.COM The Atlantic World 505 . magazines. unless the natives do unjustly wrong them. . pp. Cotton tried to reassure the future colonists that they could legitimately claim a new land. Ferdinand Magellan 2. • Compare your team’s item with those of the other teams to determine which is the most popular. quoted in The Annals of America • What do you think Native Americans might have said about Cotton’s statement that America was a “vacant place”? • How might the last part of Cotton’s statement have helped the Puritans to justify taking land from the Native Americans? • How is this passage an example of a biased statement? Additional Test Practice. Explorer Nation Regions THEME CULTURAL INTERACTION Your unit portfolio project focuses on showing how different cultures have interacted in history. The plants. to come and inhabit.