Spanish Explorers in Florida

The year the first conquistador came to Florida

*1513*

3 essential reasons explorers came to Florida

1. Riches through gold and silver 2. Religion and Christianity 3. Set up colonies

*Rule*

To have influence over a person or country.

What was the religious reasons Spanish conquistadors had for exploring the Americas?

To spread Christianity to native Americans

*Expedition*

is a journey for a special purpose.

*Slavery*

is the practice of treating people as property and forcing them to work.

What are the benefits of having a colony

more land, more power, more wealth

Why people explore

to find *gold*, *silver* and other valuable resources to start a *colony* and trade in natural resources Religion to spread *Christianity*to Native Americans

Who was the first to grow wheat in the Americas?

Juan Garrido

The name of the first conquistador is

Juan Ponce De Leon

This conquistador came to Florida as a slave

Esteban Dorantes

Why did Juan Ponce de Leon come to Florida

In 1513 he came to Florida to explore new areas and find gold. He enslaved native American He also spread Christianity to Native Americans

*colony*

Is a place that is *ruled* by another country.

Why did Hernando de Soto come to Florida

Major reason was to find Gold. He wanted to start a colony and teach Christianity to native Americans.

What is the difference between the Florida explorers

Some wanted to set up colonies, Others wanted riches and gold

*motivation*

The main reason for doing something or taking an action.

What did the Florida Explorers have in common

They all wanted to find gold, spread Christianity and explore new areas

Why European countries set up colonies

To control more land and gain more power Also a source of wealth to the Spaniards

*natural resources*

are materials that come from the earth

Spain hoped to gain ____________ from ruling a colony

wealth

*Conquistador*

were the first explorers from the European country of Spain to come to Florida.

How did Panfilo de Narvez expedition fail?

when he split his forces into two