Intro to European Exploration and Colonization

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Research the phrase, "Gold, God, & Glory"

History is the version of past events that people have decided to agree upon. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

Top left to bottom right: Crazy Horse, Emiliano Zapata, Geronimo, Chief Pontiac, Tecumseh, Túpac Amaru II, Enriquillo, Chief Joseph, Túpac Amaru II, Quanah Parker, Cuauhtémoc, Sitting Bull

This drawing is from a book written by the 16th century historian, Bartolome De Las Casas.

How does this drawing display the Spanish? How does it display the indigenous people? As we read the textbook, think about how this drawing tells a similar and/or different story than the text.

European Explorers: Coronado, De Soto, Balboa, La Salle, Polo, Tasman, Champlain, Magellan, Cartier, Vespucci, Dias, Cook

Think about colonization from the perspective of any of the following leaders.

This drawing shows Africans being forced below deck before transportation tothe Caribbean and Americas

At the end of the unit, after you have completed your own research, you will need to think about whether you agree or disagree with this video and explain why.