Day 1

 

1. Review Treaty of Tordesillas (Line of Demarcation)
This treaty was intended to solve the dispute over newly found land after Christopher Columbus returned from his discoveries.  Portugal emerged with an enhanced position by gaining a larger portion of South America (Brazil).  Spain had gained control of most of the New World.  The Treaty was not strictly enforced especially when the King of Portugal was also the King of Spain.  Spain and Portugal governments did not have enough power or control to maintain these lines.

How did we get from Renaissance/Reformation to Exploration? 
What three factors motivated Exploration?
What were the attitudes of Europeans toward non-Europeans?


2. During Crash Course write down all of the important info about
a.  Zheng He
b.  Christopher Columbus
c.  Vasca de Gama
d.  Portugal
e.  Prince Henry the Navigator

3.  Begin Christopher Columbus Debate Prep

HW=Complete Ch 20 TT and prepare your debate notecard.