Empires & Conflict:
European involvement had a lasting impact on the Americas. Using printed resources, describe (in your own words) in the lasting impression of the following European empires on North and South America.
Spain:
- Introduced cheese, rice, etc.
- Introduced architecture for houses, made temperature cooler
- Brought own traditions, such as bull fighting, sports, religion, clothing, horses
- Introduced Spanish into Central America, main language of many countries
- Developed beans, tortillas, chicken, and beef tacos
Portugal:
- Prince Henry was the originator of the slave trade
- Looking for gold and silver, but ended up making huge plantations in Brazil and turned natives and Africans as slaves
- Prince Henry started a school for navigation in Sagres, told them how to develop and apply the new sailing innovation
- They discovered a sea route to India
- Magellan sailed west from Spain with 250 men and five ships.
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France:
-They were allies with the Natives because they helped them gain resources
-They made Canada their territory and still speak French in those areas
-There are many outdoor cafes in France and Canada
-Pastries are eaten in Canada and France often
-Religion and clothing are influenced by France today
-The city of Quebec was founded by Samuel de Champlain
-The French and Indian war caused the French to yield their land to the English
Great Britain:
-The English language is spoken in the U.S.
-Chicken, beef, bread, wheat, butter, milk, and cheese came from England
-Style of houses were brought over such as Georgian, Tudor, and English cottage
-England expanded their wealth and power
-They brought new technology such as weapons, ships, school, and written laws
-The colonists that came were called pilgrims, and that is how we get the holiday today called Thanksgiving
-The English brought a lot of tea
-English Established Colonies in the east coast
- Had individual liberty and self-government
-In modern U.S., England is called the father of the colonies