Spain: First To Claim America

When Columbus claimed America for Spain he also left people behind to begin a Colony.

COLONY – a group of people who came to America, started a new life, but are still ruled by their own country. Many times they use the word NEW in their name….

I. NEW SPAIN- Oldest Colony in USA

A. Columbus led the way for others – WHY did the “Conquistadors” come? They came for the 3 G’s

1. G2. G3. G

1. GOLD Making Spain wealthiest nation

2. GOD – convert Indians into Christians

3. GLORY – fame and fortune

B. How Spain Changed America

1. A new culture group begins: Spanish (conquistadors) + Aztec (women) = ??

2. Catholic Religion introduced into America

3. Spanish Place-Names In USA: Name a city with San San means:

List 3 examples of famous American Spanish Places:

C. Spanish – Native Interaction#1 Columbian Exchange

• For easy understanding read the textbook pages: 44-45

• In my own words, Columbian Exchange means:

The Old World = (name continent) The New World = (name continent)•

More Reading To Understand

• http://www.life123.com/parenting/education/social-studies/columbian-exchange-facts.shtml

D. The Nasty Influences

1. Spain labeled a whole race of people “Indians” but they actually had their own names… ( Name 1 example of an Indian tribe…)

2. Spanish started “RACIAL SLAVERY”

1st made Indians slaves then imported Africans to do the hardest labor.

3. Spanish Diseases wiped out many Natives