Students will be expected to begin their basic understanding of the beginnings of the Age of Exploration and the Explorers who took part in it.
This course unit contains, a presentation on the Transatlantic Slave Trade; a presentation on the Columbian Exchange; a primary source worksheet about the impact of the Columbian Exchange; an introductory lesson on power in the Spanish Empire & the development of racial caste systems in the Americas; primary source documents and analysis questions related to the Middle Passage; and finally, discussion questions about the 2016 miniseries Roots.
This collection uses primary sources to explore the history of Spanish missions in California. Digital Public Library of America Primary Source Sets are designed to help students develop their critical thinking skills and draw diverse material from libraries, archives, and museums across the United States. Each set includes an overview, ten to fifteen primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide. These sets were created and reviewed by the teachers on the DPLA's Education Advisory Committee.