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What was the Colombian Exchange? |
The Colombian Exchange refers to a period of cultural and biological exchanges between the New and Old Worlds. Exchanges of plants, animals, diseases and technology transformed European and Native American ways of life. Beginning after Columbus' discovery in 1492 the exchange lasted throughout the years of expansion and discovery. The Columbian Exchange impacted the social and cultural makeup of both sides of the Atlantic. |
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Conquistadors |
Conquistadors were Spanish soldier-adventurer explorers that set out to explore and conquer the Americas. They hoped for riches and glory for themselves and Spain. |
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Who were the first Europeans that settled the Hudson River Valley? |
Henry Hudson and Giovanni da Veranzzano |
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Affects of European exploration |
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Major causes of death among Native Americans were: |
smallpox, chickenpox, measles, and torture from settlers |
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Locations of Spain's empire in the Americas |
present-day United States Florida through Canada |
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Who purchased Manhattan? |
The Dutch purchased Manhattan |
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Factor encouraging European exploration and discovery was |
the desire to get rich with gold, trade, or slave business |
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How did the first explorers navigate? |
The stars: an astrolabe. And maps |
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Where did the French settle? |
They settled in Canada |
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What did the French trade? |
Fur! |
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Who was the first Spaniard to come to the U.S? |
Ponce de Leon |