Discovery of America

Discovery of America

Grade 7 · Social Studies · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can evaluate the impact of European contact on indigenous populations in the Americas.

Warm-Up Video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

Four Voyages of Christopher Columbus to Discover America

Practice Questions

12 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

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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