STEP 2: MOVE BEYOND THE BASICS

CHAPTER 2 STUDY GUIDE

MOVE BEYOND THE BASICS The exercise below represents a more advanced understanding of the chapter material. In this exercise you will consider the similarities and differences in the exploration and conquest of two Spanish explorers—Columbus and Cortés. What were the motivations behind each man’s expeditions? How did these expeditions affect the peoples each encountered? And what were the benefits of each for the kingdom of Spain?
Explorer Motivations Impact on New World Peoples Benefits for Spain
Columbus
Cortés