The discovery of America

Aquí tenéis un vídeo sobre el descubrimiento de América. Esta mañana hemos estado explicando este apartado. Os recomiendo que lo veáis (poned los subtítulos). 

A continuación os dejo el resumen de las páginas del libro relacionadas con este apartado. (Págs. 124 y 125).

 

THE DISCOVERY OF AMERICA

European countries wanted new trade routes to go to Asia.

Christopher Columbus:

He was an Italian navigator and explorer. While other navigators sailed around Africa, he wanted to sail across the Atlantic Ocean to go to Asia.

The Catholic Monarch financed his expedition.

On 3 August 1492 the three caravels left Palos de la Frontera.

On 12 October 1492 they arrived in San Salvador.

What happened in Spain after the discovery of America?

• Spanish ports grew in importance and ship-building industry developed.
• Spain exported goods (mercancías, productos).
• Spain imported many products from America. Gold and silver were the most important.
• Spain became a powerful country.