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.

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