The Age Of Exploration By Christopher Columbus

Before the English ventured to Roanoke Europeans explored and settled the New World. The Spanish were the most successful in settling the New World. They conquered most of Central and South America. Their main objective was to convert all of the Indians to Christianity. “Spain’s claim to posses the Americas was based on discovery, conquest, and settlement, but even more important, it was founded on the sacred enterprise of extending the Catholic faith to (in Spanish eyes) “barbarous” native peoples” (Horn 12).

Have you ever wondered where why the many different countries in Europe came to America to explore and colonize? There were two main concepts that drew the Europeans to America: the excitement and profit of the "New World", and the past histories of their countries. The English, French, and Spanish each came to the Americas in search of a new beginning; a fresh start in which they could escape past torment and capture new wealth. However, each motive defined the character of each settlement.

The Spanish were the first European country to establish significant colonies in the Americas. By the 1570s, the Spanish had established roughly 200 cities and towns in the New World. They had also built many cathedrals, as well as the first universities in the Americas. New Spain refers to Spanish colonies in North and Central America and the Caribbean. At its height in 1795, New Spain included Mexico, Panama, several Caribbean islands, and most of the United States west of the Mississippi River. In these territories, the Spanish started large projects to get all available resources.

During the European age of expansion in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, various European nations were colonizing the newly discovered Americas. Spain and France would become prominent players in the Western Hemisphere, both conquering and colonizing new territories. However, each country had different methods of developing their colonies in the New World. Spanish and French settlements contrasted greatly with one another in terms of economic development and Native American relations.

In the 17th century England and Spain were both in a race to settle the New World. After Christopher Columbus had reached this New World Spain almost immediately sent people over to explore and colonize. After the Treaty of Tordesillas secured their land, Spain’s empire quickly expanded across The Americas. England had a bit of a late start when it came to colonization. Even though their first few attempts such as Jamestown, and Roanoke were not very successful England kept at it. Eventually, England and Spain became the two most powerful nations in the Americas. Even though both nations had the same goal, their political, religious, and economic development were very different.

During the 15th through 17th centuries, advancements in technology and the desire for new resources spurred the exploration of the New World for both Spain and England. Spain's interest in exploration soon surpassed the rest of the countries in the Old World and the nation began to claim the majority of territory in Central and South America. Spain sent conquistadores to assert their dominance in the New World through violent conquest which resulted in difficult relations with native populations. Although the English did not settle in North America until the early 17th century, well past the period of the Spanish conquest, their methods of colonization were more successful in the long term. The English were able to find economic success

The British, French and Spanish were the main empires that colonised throughout the continent of North America during the 17th century. The European nations wanted to gain further power by acquiring more land overseas. They were also in search for new trade routes that led directly to Asia or Africa because this would give them unlimited access to gold and other goods. Another reason for exploration was to spread Christianity and Catholicism wherever they went which would weaken the Middle Eastern Muslims. This would also be the time of the Columbian Exchange which was the transfer of goods, animals, crops and diseases through the Americas, Europe and Africa.

European colonization of the New World began during the European age of exploration and following the discovery of resources in the New World. The various motives of the Spanish, British, and French imperialists were reflected in the political, economic, and social changes that occurred in the areas each government claimed. These changes are very distinctive and led to drastic changes in their respective areas.

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Spanish Expansion - During the 15th and 16th centuries, the Spanish heavily expanded into North and South America, beginning with the conquests of the Aztec and the Inca. Christopher Columbus began this great expansion, when he landed on the Bahamas and claimed it for Spain. The expansions were led by Spanish Conquistadores. Spain was becoming a dominant power, and therefore the motive was their expansion was for even more wealth, trade, and spread of Christianity. To do this, they set up missionaries to further expand their religion and to develop a work force of American Indians.

The Age of exploration as a result of the Renaissance was born. This inspired many kingdoms and individuals alike to invest heavily in new technologies and advances in cartography, navigation, and shipbuilding were made. In fact, the very first ‘sea worthy’ ship to sail beyond the relatively passive Mediterranean sea and into the Atlantic ocean to sail westwards, was developed in the Iberian peninsula in the 15th century in a joint collaboration of traditional European and Arabic (Moors) designs. These first ships were called the Carrack and later the Caravel. This would become the largest European sailing ship of the 15th century

Europeans decided to explore parts of the world that were never explored before. Braking the seas they had the certain of the unknown. Hoping to find places to gain money, conquer land, bring the gospel to non-Christians and most of all find the freedom that was taken from them a long time ago they went look for the New World. Many countries such as Portugal, Spain, France and England stand out on the the exploration process. Even though the exploration was very dangerous and risky, it was not enough to stop them. Not everything was successful or easy but it compleat change the world back them and the way we leave today as

Cristosfor Colombo who we all know today as Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy in the year of 145. He was an explorer, navigator, and colonizer. According to research Christopher completed four voyages across the Atlantic. In 1485 Columbus went to Spain, where he resided for nearly seven years trying to get funding from Isabella I of Castile. In 1942, while preparing to go to France, he attempted to get approval one last time and it was a success. An agreement between the queen and Columbus had set the terms for expedition.

Christopher Columbus is one of the most famous explorers in history. An Italian explorer, born in 1451, Columbus would become famous for his exploration of the Atlantic that lead to the colonization of the Americas. However, Columbus had other explorations, many before his voyage to the Americas. Almost losing his life in his first voyage in the Atlantic, Columbus continued to explore, and sail to Africa. Eventually, in 1492, Columbus set sail west, towards what he hoped to be a route to India. Columbus’s first stop was an Island in the Bahamas, which he claimed for Spain. Columbus then returned to Spain, but quickly left for his second voyage, discovering more Islands and discovering the mainland of modern day Venezuela. Returning to Spain,

The age of exploration was a time in the early 15th century where european ships sailed around the world in search of new trade routes. One of the more famous explorers, that most children know today, is Christopher Columbus. He isn’t the only explorer though, what about Prince Henry, Ferdinand Magellan, or even Vasco da Gama.