Christopher Columbus first discovered corn in 1492 in Cuba. He was gifted corn from the Indians and brought it back to Europe, specifically Spain. Within a few years, it spread throughout France, Italy, all of southeastern Europe, and northern Africa. By 1575, it made its way into western China. It was often used as food for animals as well as humans in these regions.
His leadership skills were exemplary. He was able to lead his crew all the way around the world (Doc A.) Also in South America he used his skills when he got stuck in the Strait of Magellan (Doc A). Magellan used his taste to find his way out of the straight, to do so he tasted the salt level and the saltier it was the closer to the sea he was (Doc C.) When there was a rebellion, the first time he just said don’t do it again, but they did mutiny again and he killed all of them taking his word showing that they shouldn’t mutiny against their captain (Doc B.) Defending Magellan would have been worth it for his
A: Akara: A popular breakfast dish made from mashed black-eyed peas seasoned with salt, pepper, and onion then deep-fried. Which is usually called cowpeas in English-speaking Africa; are native to Asia, the Middle East, and perhaps Africa. They were cultivated in the Mediterranean region in ancient times, and have been grown all over Africa for centuries. B: Benin, Countless slaves were shipped to the New World from this West African state during the 18th and 19th centuries. After independence from France in 1960.
The French would fight for Texas later on, however would lose in the French and Indian War, but Texas later on in history would be apart of the United States. Moving forward, La Salle’s ego got the best of him. The exploration was an opportunity to control the Mississippi Valley ports, perfect warfare positions against the Spanish ships and block England’s westward expansion (p. 35). After countless failures in the sea, ruthless navigation strategies, senseless of his men, bloodshed war with the Karankawn Indians, La Salle died by the hands of his men. The failure of the exploration created a lost of hope for La Salle’s men.
Name the two monarchs who finally funded Columbus' explorations. Two Monarchs were Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand. Where did Columbus land in October, 1492? Columbus landed in the Bahamas. What was the "fundamental difference" between Columbus' voyage in 1492 and other Portuguese explorers of that time?
Before the arrival of the Spanish, the Natives had their own indigenous beliefs and while some of them were easily converted, some resisted. In one such incident, a captured tribal chief who had a led a conquest against the Spanish was given the option of accepting Christianity or being burned alive. While the tribal chief refused to convert and preferred death instead, a lot of Native Americans surely converted when put under the sword. This mission to have the whole land converted to their form of Christianity was the main aim of such cruel behavior towards the Native Americans, according to
Christopher Columbus wrote in his log stating that the natives traded everything they owned willingly, and without force. Columbus also wrote that the natives would be fine servants. He noticed the lack of technology, and his opinion of a savage like society, which gave him the feeling of superiority. Columbus took a few natives by force for information as he sailed around in the search of gold. It appears that Columbus is an impatient man, for when he did not get what he wanted, when he wanted, he released his wrath by brutally killing the natives, and so they could recognize his authority.
But unfortunately in those plants there were no resources. The people who inhabited there were Arawak men and women. They were gentle and peaceful, but admiral, as well as those who came after him, was blind and so obsessed with the desire to please the King of Spain that committed irreparable crimes against the Indians. Sometimes they "rode on the backs of the Indians, when rushed, or running the natives,
Before he could set out on his voyage, Columbus first needed financial support to aid his campaign. He approached King John II of Portugal in 1485 with his idea. He asked for the King to equip three strong vessels and give his one year to sail the Atlantic Ocean to find Asia via a westerly route. He also requested to be made “Great Admiral of the Ocean” which gave his authority and allowed him to govern any and all the lands he discovers while at sea, and forfeit one-tenth of the profit to the
Despite the fact that Martin Luther was considered a heretic amongst the Catholic Church he still fought for his rights and founded a new part of the Christian church, Lutheran. Even though King Manuel refused to support Magellan’s desire to explore and search for the spices he did not give up. With further study he was able to go to Spain and to have his exploration financially approved. This led his crew and ships circumnavigating the world, although he died during the process. Joan of Arc xwas considered to be a heretic because she went into battle wearing men’s clothing although it was illegal.