FLASH CARDS 4C 10/15 Explorers and the New World Review

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Rulers of Spain who supported Columbus in 1492

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King Ferdinand II and Queen Isabella I

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Primary goal of Columbus' 1492 voyage?

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Find a faster trade route between Europe and Asia.

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Ocean crossed by Columbus in 1492:

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Atlantic Ocean

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Columbus' explorations marked a turning point in history.

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Discovery of a new continent and the start of European colonization in the Americas.

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Year Columbus set sail:

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1492

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Reason for European exploration of the Americas

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Establish colonies & obtain resources

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Columbus's belief upon reaching the 'New World'

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A faster route to Asia

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Impact of Columbus' return to Spain:

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Pleased Spanish rulers, encouraged further exploration.

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Reasons for European exploration (1400s-1700s): Establishing colonies, Creating trade routes, Finding new resources.

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Building amusement parks.

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Columbus' voyage significance

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Beginning of widespread European exploration and colonization of the Americas.