The term given to the Spanish explorers in the Americas during  the 1500s.

An economic theory that a nation’s power depends on its ability to increase wealth by accumulating precious metals (like Gold!).

To Export is to

A settlement of people living in a new territory controlled by the home country.

These Northern Europeans were the first to arrive in North America in 800-900 CE

What were Columbus' ships on his first trip to the New World? Choose all that apply

Columbus sailed for what European country?

Columbus thought he had landed in the _________ Islands of Asia, so he called the people _________.

Columbus made _______ trips to the New World without knowing he would get credit for its discovery.

What were the 3 G's of Conquistadors?

These two European countries divided the world between them for a time. The nerve!

The Americas were named after