Exploration and Absolution

COLUMBUS SAILS TO THE AMERICAS

• August 3, 1492
• At first, Columbus though he was in India so he called the natives on the South American island "Indians."
• This is significant because this sparked an era of exploration in Europe.
• Related Terms: Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria

THE COLUMBIAN EXCHANGE

• 1492
• Trade of food, slaves, plants, and animals (Middle Passage). Started ideas of mercantilism and capitalism.
• This is significant because slavery became a huge issue in the Americas. Also, it brought new things to benefit the Americas.
• Related Terms: Middle Passage, Africa, ships

AMERIGO VESPUCCI VOYAGED TO SOUTH AMERICA

• Americas were named after Amerigo. He reported that South America was not part of Asia.
• This event is important because it helped Europe learn more about the "New World."
• 1501
• Related Terms: New World, Spain, exploration

PIZZARO EXPLORES SOUTH AMERICA

• November 10, 1509
• Fought and conquered Incas and had more advanced weapons.
• This is important because even though Pizzaro and his men were outnumbered, they still defeated the Incan Warriors.
• Related Terms: Spain, advancement, natives

CORTES SAILED TO MEXICO

• 1519
• Fought Aztecs even though he was outnumbered; Cortes conquered the Aztecs.
• This is important because he claimed Mexico for Spain after the Aztecs were defeated.
• Related Terms: empire, technology, attacks

EUROPE'S INFLATION

• Much gold was brought to Spain decreasing its value. This caused famine and high tensions among the people of Spain.
• This is important because the inflation caused damage to Spain's economy.
• April 17, 1560
• Related Terms: wealth, economy, government

THE EDICT OF NANTES WAS ISSUED

• 1598
• Issued in France after the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre; stated that various religious groups would be tolerated.
• This is important because it shows that people were fighting for religious equality instead of the Catholic Church being fully in charge.
• Related Terms: Protestant, faith, religion

THE THIRTY YEARS WAR

• 1618-1648
• Conflict over religion, territory, and power; fought between European countries; Austria vs Prussia; Hapsburg states were weakened.
• This shows that there was major conflict in many countries throughout Europe at this time.
• Related Terms: Germany, Holy Roman Empire, and power struggle

ENGLAND'S GLORIOUS REVOLUTION

• April 13, 1688
• William of Orange and Mary took power in England; no violence was involved.
• England finally had a good monarchy in place that wasn't founded on bloodshed like most monarchies of its time.
• Related Terms: Parliament, Absolute Monarchy, and England

THE SEVEN YEARS WAR

• May 15, 1756-1763
• Fought between European powers; England controlled India; France lost some of its North American colonies.
• This is important because it shows one of the many times that power and land were fought over in Europe.
• Related Terms: conflict, weaponry, violence