Discovery of America
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Objective
I can evaluate the impact of European contact on indigenous populations in the Americas.
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Practice
12 questions
Describe Columbus's initial impression of the indigenous people he encountered in the Americas.
What was Columbus's primary goal in his voyages, and how might this goal have influenced his interactions with the native populations?
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Exit ticket
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“Describe one immediate effect of Columbus's arrival on the indigenous people he encountered, as shown in the video. According to the video, what was a primary motivation for the Spanish monarchs to support Columbus's voyages, and how might this have affected the indigenous populations? ”
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