3. I. Why the Voyage?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Black Pepper and silk in Europe from East
Turks occupied Constantinople area
Sea route closed
Shortage of black pepper
Search for new route
Wealth of India
Religious: conversion to Christianity
4. II. “Enemies of the doctrine of mahomet”
III. Struggle for resources
a. Portugal
b. Spain:
King Ferdinand Queen Isabella
c. Success after 8 years
• 3 ships
• Sailed on 12 – 05 – 1492
• Conspiracy to kill
• Discovered an Island on 11 – 10 – 1492
West Indies
• “Men from Heaven”
5. IV. Impact on Europe
a. Gold – more capital
b. Slaves
c. Land for settlement
d. New resources
e. New items:
Potatoes
Chilies
Tobacco
V.D.
