Social studies 8

ethnocentrism

the perception that europeans and north americans are more important than other countries

imperialism

the extension of power over a territory, including its resources and people

what could john cabot do when he set out to the atlantic

occupy and possess al towns, cities, castles, and isles of them found

what did christopher columbus think he discovered

a route to asia

what treaty did the pope propose

the treaty of tordesillas

how did the treaty divide the world

spain was given control over the lands west of a line running north and south through the atlantic and portugal would have any land east of the line

what was the richest country in europe

spain

why was spain attacked by britain

britain was jealous of spains wealth so they attacked spain and stole multiple treasures

what did spain do for money

enslaved multiple people especially the indigenous and forced them to work in mines

indigenous peoples death

by 1600 90 million indigenous peoples died, less than one tenth of the original population remained

how did indigenous people die

most died by diseases such as smallpox and influenza

spanish slaves

when there were not enough indigenous slaves, spain become to bring african slaves, this started the atlantic slave trade

elizabeth I

under her reign, england defeated spain in a great naval battle. She sponsored explorers, and established sttlements in north america

sir francis drake

was the first englishman to circumnavigate the world. He brought wealth to england by raiding spanish treasure ships. he was very famous and seen as a hero