Description

OVERVIEW

In this lesson, students will be introduced to a chronological overview of the major events, people, themes, and concepts that are central to this unit. Students will be able to identify and explain cause and effect connections between events including the Reconquista, Columbus’ arrival in America, Spanish acquisition of gold and resources, and Spain’s lack of success locating these items in Texas.

LESSON TIME

This lesson will take approximately 45 minutes if completed in groups or 90 minutes if completed by students individually. Suggestions for each included in the Lesson Plan. Exact times may vary based on the specific needs of individual classes.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION

  1. What is the cause-and-effect relationship between the most significant chronological events of Unit 2: Age of Contact?

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Student Activities

Sources

Previews and links to sources referenced in this lesson.

  • Map of Europe including North Africa.
  • The routes of the four Voyages of Christopher Columbus. Maritime expeditions, during 1492 to 1504, to the Caribbean Islands and coast of Central America in North America.
  • Composite image from three photographs looking down at the excavated wooden hull remains of the Belle shipwreck, excavated by the Texas Historical Commission in 1995.
  • "Hernan Cortes." New York Public Library Digital Collections.
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