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An exploration of early America from the earliest inhabitants through the founding of Jamestown. This unit will focus on the contributions of Native Americans to early America and the early exploration of the "new world."
Theme:
How did Native Americans and the encounter with Europeans shape the identity of early America, colonial America, and the present day United States?
Essential Questions:
What was North America like prior to the arrival of Europeans?
To what extent did European exploration change North America and the rest of the world?
To what extent was the Columbian Exchange beneficial to the world?
Discuss the importance of the Colombian Exchange and its relationship to the growth of colonies in North America.
You will be able to:
Think critically about European exploration and how it impacted Native peoples in North America.
Explain the impact of the Columbian Exchange.
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