History 2501E Lecture : history 2501 sept 15 lec.docx
22 Apr 2012
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Isabella and ferdinand (aragon): political alliance is on her terms. Most important- the kingdom of castile (largest and strongest in spain) Columbus explores in the name of castile (under the queen) 2 main nations= castile (spain- no experience in overseas exploration) and portugal (experience with colonization) When the spanish exploration starts, trade is the main focus for columbus. Pattern of establishing an area then trading- not conquer. Didn"t arrive in japan as planned- must evolve and adapt initial plan. A number of expeditions after columbus" initial journey, still searching for paths to china and. Paid for by merchants and bankers (advance funds on credit) explorers are heavy in debit and cant return empty handed. Columbus brings back slaves queen in angered and releases them. Slavery was common in europe at this time, anybody can be taken as a slave. Explorers must be loyal people, conquerors came from certain areas of castile.
