Monday, February 11, 2013

Columbus

Objective
  • Explain the major causes of European Exploration
  • Describe how the rise commerce leads to a change in world power
Agenda 
  1. Warm-Up #7  
    1. Wait for instructions from Mr. M.  He will play an audio clip, and afterward you will answer the following question.  What was life like for a slave being transported across the Atlantic?  Give at least three specific details from the audio account.
  2. Quiz #4: Colombian Exchange & Slave Trade
  3. Review Quiz
  4. Reading - Lies My Teacher Told Me
    1. What is the first mistake textbooks make about Columbus' significance?
    2. Loewen argues textbooks downplay economic and religious motives for European conquest; suggesting they reflect badly on "us" - who is "us"?
    3. What problem does he suggest this lets "fester"?
    4. List at least three things from the "collective story" of Columbus that Loewen calls into question.
    5. What does Loewen say about Columbus' supposed tragic end?  Cite at least two specific examples from the text.   [Your words, then two quotes to support]
    6. Describe the men and supplies provided by Ferdinand & Isabella for Columbus' second voyage.
    7. Why did he need so much for this new mission?
    8. How did Columbus ensure cooperation?
    9. Describe the "Reign of terror in Hispaniola"
    10. How did the Arawak population vary from 1492 to 1555.
    11. How did Columbus' writings about the Arawaks become increasingly racist?
    12. Why does Loewen believe racism helped promote this exploitation?
    13. What are the problems with a textbook glorifying Columbus?
  5. Homework
    1. For Wednesday - Quiz #5: Buddhism (CC6) & Islam (CC13)
    2. For Friday - Quiz #6: Mongols (CC17) & 15th Century Mariners (CC21)