- Explain the major causes of European Exploration
- Describe how the rise commerce leads to a change in world power
Agenda
- Warm-Up #7
- 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.
- Reading - Lies My Teacher Told Me
- What is the first mistake textbooks make about Columbus' significance?
- Loewen argues textbooks downplay economic and religious motives for European conquest; suggesting they reflect badly on "us" - who is "us"?
- What problem does he suggest this lets "fester"?
- List at least three things from the "collective story" of Columbus that Loewen calls into question.
- 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]
- Describe the men and supplies provided by Ferdinand & Isabella for Columbus' second voyage.
- Why did he need so much for this new mission?
- How did Columbus ensure cooperation?
- Describe the "Reign of terror in Hispaniola"
- How did the Arawak population vary from 1492 to 1555.
- How did Columbus' writings about the Arawaks become increasingly racist?
- Why does Loewen believe racism helped promote this exploitation?
- What are the problems with a textbook glorifying Columbus?
- Discussion
- Homework
- For Tuesday- Quiz #5: Buddhism (CC6) & Islam (CC13)
- For Thursday - Quiz #6: Mongols (CC17) & 15th Century Mariners (CC21)
