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Colonial Era

Brennan Paulus

Created on October 23, 2023

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Colonial Era

By Brennan

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Info Slides
Title Page
Music Slide
Map Page
Questions
Video Page

1492

Columbus' Journey

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Sea Shanties

Short repeatable songs similar to this would have likely been sung during the month long jounrey to the new world. This one is a popular english one sung in Spanish called "The Wellerman".

Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World.

- Christopher Columbus

The Beginning

Christopher Columbus was convinced that he could find a new trade route to india. However, it took him 6 years to convince the King and Queen of Spain to allow him to sail.

The Ships

Given 3 ships by the crown. The Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria were light, fast ships perfect for searching for new territories. However, the Santa Maria would sink after hitting reefs outside Haiti.

Trade

The Reason

For valuable goods to arrive from Asia, traders had to bring them accross massive landmasses. The route was slow, however, soon before Columbus left, a route around the horn of Africa. Yet, the King and Queen still funded his journey in hopes for newfound riches.

The Ending

Following the discover of the new worlds, a race for new colonies would soon follow. The new world would be colonized, for better or worse.

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End of the quiz!

Hopefully you did well! If you struggled, make sure to watch the video. It covers much of the info in this quiz.

Arrival

Oct 7, 1942

After sailing for over a month, Columbus arrived in the new world. He believed he had discovered a new trade route to India, but in realtity, he had discovered new lands settled by "Indian" tribes.

  • Arrived October 7, 1942
  • Believed he discovered India.
  • Found "Indian" tribes.

Columbus had to fight for years to raise the wealth needed to set sail for the new world. Although the King and Queen funded him, many though he might not return. The trip was a massive gamble... one that paid off.

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Spain, 1492

Under the direction and funding of the Spanish Crown, Columbus sets sail in 1492. During August 3, Columbus departed for the new world, hoping to found a new trading route with Asia.

  • The Portugese crown wouldn't fund him
  • Sought funding from Spain
  • Set sail from Spain in August, 1492.