lesson 2 3 worlds meet. the first europeans to get from europe to asia took a long time a man named...
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Lesson 2
3 Worlds Meet
The First Europeans
• To get from Europe to Asia took a long time• A man named Christopher Columbus wanted
to find a shorter route• In 1492-he took 3 ships and sailed west!• When he landed he was no longer in Asia but
on an island in the Caribbean Sea• IT WAS A MISTAKE TO FIND THE US!!!!
Here is where it all happens FOLKS!!
• The Europeans began to show the Indians horses, oranges, etc
• The Indians showed them chocolate, tomatoes, and popcorn
• BUT….this was not as pleasant as it sounds
WHY you ask???
• The Europeans took over the Natives land• The Indians had no immunity for diseases and died• Many Africans were brought here against their will-
SLAVERY
The Spanish and French in North America
• The first people to really explore NA was from Spain
• They really thought they would find gold and riches
• Priest came to talk about religion and form missions or groups
The French had plans too
• To explore N. A and hoped to find a path from the Great Lakes to Asia
• They were also looking for gold and fur• They settled in a huge piece of land and
claimed it
There’s more groups wanting in!!!
• English and Dutch people wanted a part• Came to make mula-money that is by trading
fur
NOW the CONFLICTS BEGIN!
What did they want?
• LAND• So here we have the English, French, Dutch,
and Spanish wanting LAND!• But who was there first?????– So you can imagine the frustration and anger
Now What???
• WAR of course!– The French and Indian war begins!! This was a war
between the French and Indian people vs. English people• Who do you think won?? • ENGLISH!
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yer7OfHyynU