EAH01

Before Opening the Atlantic

CHAPTER 1

Essential Question:

How did American, African, and European cultures differ from one another before 1500?

Expectations for Learning

#2. Explain the economic and religious reasons for the exploration and colonization of North America by Europeans.

All Units Include:

#1. Primary and secondary sources are used to examine events from multiple perspectives and to present and defend a position.

#13. Modern and historical maps and other geographic tools are used to analyze how historic events are shaped by geography. Analyze the ways in which historical events are shaped by geography using modern and historical maps and other geographic tools.

#22. Choices made by individuals, businesses and governments have both present and future consequences. Analyze how choices made by individuals, businesses and governments have both present and future consequences.

Section 1.1: The Earliest Americans (not covering - review material from 7th grade)

Section 1.2: Native American Cultures

• 1.2 Study Guide
• 1.2 Handouts: Organizer & Map
  • Topic Assignments: LINK

Section 1.3: The Trading Kingdoms of West Africa (not covering - review material from 7th grade)

Section 1.4: Europe before Transatlantic Travel (not covering - review material from 7th grade)