Period 1: 1491-1607
Overview: On a North American continent controlled by American Indians, contact among the peoples of Europe, the Americas, and West Africa created a new world.
- Key Concept 1.1: As native populations migrated and settled across the vast expanse of North America over time, they developed distinct and increasingly complex societies by adapting to and transforming their diverse environments.
- Key Concept 1.2: Contact among Europeans, Native Americans, and Africans resulted in the Columbian Exchange and significant social, cultural, and political changes on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.
Period 1 Summary Video (8:18)
"The Columbian Exchange" Essay
http://ap.gilderlehrman.org/essay/columbian-exchange?period=1
HW Directions:
After reading "The Columbian Exchange" essay (above link), on a separate sheet of loose-leaf paper to be submitted to me, write a one paragraph response in which you answer the question: What were the causes and effects (impact) of the Columbian Exchange? (Blue or black ink only/complete heading on top of loose-leaf paper (your name/my name/APUSH/date)
*Due date: Monday 9/21/15
HW Directions:
After reading "The Columbian Exchange" essay (above link), on a separate sheet of loose-leaf paper to be submitted to me, write a one paragraph response in which you answer the question: What were the causes and effects (impact) of the Columbian Exchange? (Blue or black ink only/complete heading on top of loose-leaf paper (your name/my name/APUSH/date)
*Due date: Monday 9/21/15