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The Old World Finds the New
The Vikings
• The first to visit North America
• Leif Ericson was the best known. He founded Vinland
• Had colonies in Greenland and Iceland
• Around 1000 AD
Leif Ericson Eric the Red
Why was Europe ready to start exploring?
• Better ships were designed and built
Why was Europe ready to start exploring?
• New instruments were available
Why was Europe ready to start exploring?
• The growth of towns and cities created more wealth
How big was Columbus’ ship?
• Titanic – 882 feet• Cargo ship – 964 feet• Aircraft carrier – 1092 feet• Cruise ship -- 1187
Hints: Santa Maria was the biggest and slowest Nina was the smallest
How fast was Columbus’ ship?
• Cargo Ship – 16.1 miles per hour• Cruise ship – 24.15 miles per hour• Titanic – 24.15 miles per hour• Aircraft carrier – 34.5 miles per
hour
Reasons for Exploration
1. Wanted to find a new route to the Orient for spices
2. Wanted fine products of the East (silks and gems)
WANTED NEW AND FASTER TRADE ROUTES!
COLUMBUS
• Wanted to use money from new lands to fight the Muslims who were invading Europe
• Was from Italy, but couldn’t get support there
• Spain supported his voyage
Columbus
Queen Isabella King Ferdinand
Columbus’ proposed route
Columbus
• Left in 1492• Traveled for two months
• Called the island he found San Salvador (Holy Savior) and the people Indians
• Thought he found the Far East
Columbus’ Actual Route
Amerigo Vespucci
• Italian who proved Columbus had found a new world
• It was names “America” after him
Amerigo Vespucci
What happened to the “Indians”?
• The Spanish enslaved or killed many of them
• Fell prey to foreign germs and diseases
What do you see?
What do you see?