1、Pictorial History of AmericaFlora LiuUnit 1Europeans Discovered a New World Theme: An interest in adventure and trade led to the discovery of the New World. Chapter1: Indians were the First Americans Chapter2: Europeans Sought Adventure and Trade Chapter3: Columbus Discovered a New World Chapter4: B
2、old Men Proved that America was a New WorldChapter3: Columbus Discovered a New World In 1492, holding a sword and the flag of Spain, Christopher Columbus claimed an island in the New World. He thought he had reached Asia.Questions to be answered in this chapter Why did Columbus explore for Spain? Wh
3、y did Columbus sail west from Europe instead of following the example of the Portuguese who sailed along the coast line of Africa? How did Columbuss early experience help him in his voyage of discovery? Why were the new lands called America?1. Columbus Prepared for Exploration Columbus was born in G
4、enoa, Italy, and was interested in geography and science. He went to Portugal and married a daughter of Prince Henrys captains. He had great skills in drawing maps. Columbus did not agree that the world wasas flat as a desk. He began thinking it would be possible to sail west to reach the East. Arti
5、sts of Columbuss time often decorated their maps with fearful sea serpents.1) Columbus Sought Help in Portugal Columbus tried first to get ships from the king the Portugal. He believed Cipango (Japan) was separated from Europe by an ocean only 2500 miles (4023 km) wide. The kings advisers reported t
6、hat Columbuss figures on the size of the world were incorrect. After Diazs voyage around the southern tip of Africa, the king of Portugal lost all interest in Columbuss ideas.2) Columbus Went to the Court of Spain Then Columbus went to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain for help. They finally agreed to give him three ships, the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria. The Ships of ColumbusThe Biggest ShipSanta Maria1. stone, ballast2. supplies, food, water3. rowboat, ships tender4. crewmen cooked food5. crews cabin6. officers cabin7. steersman8.Columbuss cabin
