Describe the human characteristics of three Pre-Columbian Native American civilizations.
understand the early history of Mexico, including the era of Native American cultures, Spanish rule, and the formation of independent countries in Mexico and Central America using a timeline, and a written description of how Mexico has changed over time.
Vocabulary:
Aztec
New Spain
Bourbon Reforms
Olmec
Central America
Pipil
Conquistador
Plan de Iguala
Cortes, Hernan
Toltec
Maya
United Provinces of Central America
trace the major migrations of people to South America and the changes in the groups that dominated the continent as a result of migration using a timeline and written reasons for independence from Spain.
Vocabulary:
Chibcha Chiefdom
Enlightenment
Columbus
Incas
Conquistadors
Shamans
Creoles
Treaty of Tordesillas
Encomiendas
You will understand the early history of the Caribbean and how it relates to society today, using a completed cycle flow chart of sugar and slavery, and creative writing.