Do Now- Explain why you either agree or disagree with the quote below.

1. Do Now-Explain why you either agree or disagree with the quote below. “Life is random, and we are just the moving pawns” Aim: Was the origins of the US an accident or fate?

2. Christopher Columbus-1492 • “Columbus sailed the ocean blue”… blah…blah….blah • Perfect timing??? • 1492- Biggie historical year!!.....And btw, • Columbus sailed the Atlantic!!! • 1492-Ferdinand and Isabella (cousins) marry… Why???? • try to unify Spain… • 1492- Spain defeats the Moors…Europe ousts Islam • 1492-Spanish Inquisition- • strengthen Catholic Church, persecute Jews, force conversions • Wanted to show Spanish strength and the glory of Catholicism, so they were willing to give some crazy Italian $$$$ • to try to find quicker route to Orient, go West to seek Northwest Passage • Columbus the brave genius? • Myth buster!!- most experienced sailors knew the world was round, they just thought it was smaller Aim: Was the origins of the US an accident or fate?

3. Dumb luck continued • Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria • Hispanola • Columbus the salesmen beats Columbus the sailor • Convincing crew, avoiding mutiny, he saw land 1st!! • What did he bring back for all the $$ spent? • Able to convince Spanish throne for 3 more voyages • Does History Change?????? • Columbus- Hero or Murderer???? • Columbian Exchange + and – • Disease- 90% wipeout of native population Aim: Was the origins of the US an accident or fate?

4. Spanish Armada • 1588- Spain attacks England with largest naval fleet ever (not until WWII D-Day) • Stop England from messing with Spanish Netherlands • Force England back from Protestant to Catholicism • Put a man in charge!! (Elizabeth I) • Stop English piracy of the seas (Drake) • “Divine wind” • English quicker, smaller ships were more maneuvarable, broadside attacks • Big Atlantic storm caused most of the Spanish ships to never make it around Ireland’s west coast • “Black Irish” Aim: Was the origins of the US an accident or fate?

5. Future USA • Main reason the USA is here today????? • Henry VIII low sperm count!!! • Couldn’t produce male heir • Eventually Elizabeth, she never produces heir, Puritans take over (roundheads), they get annoying and forced to leave • Holland, then New World • The Original Manifest Destiny????? • Columbus the Clueless • “Windy” win for the English • Henry the X, not Henry the Y • Random accidents, or fate???? Aim: Was the origins of the US an accident or fate?

6. History? • If it is just all random, or if some higher power already has the game already drawn up and decided, why learn about it? Aim: Was the origins of the US an accident or fate?

7. Hw #2 History Essay • The website will have a link to various history quotes. • Read them and choose one that you find interesting. • Explain what the quote means • Explain why you agree or disagree with the quote • Give examples in history that help prove your opinion. Aim: Was the origins of the US an accident or fate?

8. Aim: Was the origins of the US an accident or fate?