Collins I: Introduction: Using the quote posted on the board answer the following questions
How might gold have been involved in exploration?
Who might have hoped to achieve glory through exploration?
What might be the connection between exploration and religion?
Motives and Reasons for Exploration: (notes from slide provided)
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Motivations Activity
Directions
1. Analyze each document
2. Determine which motivation is BEST represented in each document. Explain your response using your notes and evidence from the document. (Note: In some cases you must highlight evidence)
3. Write your response in the question section under each quote/primary source
4. Submit your finished assignment via email to me at
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Letter of Christopher Columbus to Luis de Saint Angel 1493
These lands had been imagined and talked of before they were seen; most men thought they were just an idle tale. Because of this voyage their Highnesses will see how I can give them as much gold, spices, cotton, and as many Indian slaves as they choose to send for, if they will give me a little assistance. The eternal and almighty God, our Lord, gives to all who walk in His way, victory over things apparently impossible. Our God has given victory to our most illustrious King and Queen, and to their kingdoms rendered famous by this glorious event.
Question: Which European motivation for exploration is best represented here? Explain. (Note: You must highlight at least one piece of evidence from the document to support your response)
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“A new world awaits the man whose longing for the voyage to discover and claim new lands is overcome by nothing but his eagerness to depart this land.”
- Spanish explorer, 1548
Question: Which European motivation for exploration is best represented here? Explain. (Note: You must highlight at least one piece of evidence from the document to support your response)
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Law of Burgos, 1512 Regulation of the Spanish Crown
Whereas, the King, my Lord and Father, and the Queen, my Mistress and Mother (may she rest in glory!), always desired that the chiefs and Indians of the Island of Española be brought to a knowledge of our Holy Catholic Faith, … it has become evident that nothing can be done to bring them to a knowledge of our Faith (necessary for their salvation).
Question: Which European motivation for exploration is best represented here? Explain. (Note: You must highlight at least one piece of evidence from the document to support your response)
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Aztec Account of the Conquest of Mexico
At the request of the Aztec Prince Ixtlilxochitl, Cortes and his men ate the gifts of food that had been brought to them. They walked into the city, and all the people came to cheer and welcome them. They knelt down and adored them as sons of the Sun, their gods. Cortez was very grateful; he wished to repay their kindness by teaching them the law of God. He told them the emperor of the Christians had sent him here to teach them in the law of Christ. He explained them the mysteries of Christianity. He concluded the lesson by telling them how they were not in God’s grace, and they were here only to save their souls.
Question: Which European motivation for exploration is best represented here? Explain. (Note: You must highlight at least one piece of evidence from the document to support your response)
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Question: Which European motivation for exploration is best represented here? Explain.
Exit:
Watch the Video in your textbook (Ch4 L 1)
Directions: Review the questions below and think about these questions as you watch the video. Take notes that answer these questions as the video plays.
1. Analyzing Based on what you saw and heard, what do you think are the main motives for exploration during this time period?
2. Identifying Cause and Effect What were the initial results of Spanish and Portuguese conquests in the Americas?