3/10/16 Conquest of the Americas by Spain and Portugal

Objectives:
Discuss whether or not Columbus knew that he wasn't in Asia
How European expeditions lead to the conquests of the Americas.

Agenda:

1. We held a class conversation with primary source documents on Columbus' awareness or lack thereof of his location upon discovering new land.
2. We went over notes on Spanish and Portuguese exploration and conquests as well as began a reading on life as a European sailor and Scurvy. 

Homework:

1. Work on Reading Questions for section 6.1
2. Make sure you post your explorer slide on the assignment "3-9-16 Share Your Slides" google slide with your name on it. Begin working on filling out the document "European Explorers Notes"