ARALING PANLIPUNAN 8- LABORATORY HIGH SCHOOL

ARALING PANLIPUNAN 8- LABORATORY HIGH SCHOOL

THE EUROPEAN EXPLORATION AND COLONIALISM ON AMERICAN CONTINENT

• Reasons of exploration and colonialism

· Rivalry of Spain and Portugal

· The effect of the colonialization to the civilization of America

Gold - They were searching for new wealth, trade, and sources of riches such as spices and precious metals.

Glory - They wanted to expand their power as empires and be recognized as the greatest nations. God - They promoted the spread of Christianity to places that had not yet been reached by the religion.

The new navigation technologies, such as the astrolabe, compass, and caravel ships, made their expeditions easier.

Portugal led the search for spices and gold through sea voyages. Prince Henry "The Navigator" played a major role in Portugal's success. He established a school of navigation and encouraged skilled astrologers, cartographers, sailors, and mathematicians.

Bartholomeu Dias

In fourteen eighty-eight, he discovered the Cape of Good Hope at the southern tip of Africa. This event proved that it was possible to reach East Asia by sailing around Africa.

Vasco da Gama

In fourteen ninety-seven, he led four ships that sailed around the Cape of Good Hope and reached India. He encountered Hindus and Muslims trading fine silk, porcelain, and spices, which were major needs in Portugal. This proved the wealth of the East and the existence of a prosperous trade network. •

Because of Spain's desire to gain wealth from the East, King Ferdinand the Fifth and Queen Isabella financed the country's exploration.

Christopher Columbus

In fourteen ninety-two, he led an expedition with the goal of reaching India by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean. He reached the island of the Bahamas and called the people there "Indians." He also reached the lands of Hispaniola and Cuba, where he found large amounts of gold that could supply Spain's needs.

Amerigo Vespucci

In fifteen zero seven, he explained that Columbus had discovered the New World, which was later recognized as America, named after him. This was recorded on European maps along with other islands.

Ferdinand Magellan

· In fifteen nineteen, his expedition traveled westward toward the East. He discovered Brazil, passed through the narrow waterway now known as the Strait of Magellan, and crossed the Pacific Ocean until reaching the Philippines. Because of this voyage, it was proven that the world could be circumnavigated and that one could return to the point of origin.

· Portugal and Spain led the first phase of exploration, with Portugal focusing on Asia and Spain sailing west to the Americas, leading to the Treaty of Tordesillas in fourteen ninety-four that divided the world between them.