During this unit, we'll take a look at the the European explorers and their motivation for visiting the new world. Topics of learning will include:
- Spanish, French, British, and Dutch explorers
- Columbian exchange
- Native American relations
UNIT EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY
Read the short article, "Columbus and the Taino," about the interactions between Christopher Columbus and the Taino. Once you read the brief entry, write a short paragraph responding to the prompt below the link. If the turned in complete before the unit-test, you will earn five extra credit points.
Columbus and the Taino
Respond to the following prompt, in 5 or more complete sentences, on a seperate sheet of notebook paper.
After reading the article, do you believe Columbus Day should be a holiday? Why or why not?
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