Research Assignment 1 Empires in the New World
I’m studying for my History class and need an explanation.
Part I:
This assignment will ask you to do a few things:
Read/Analyze a set of primary sources, including art works, first-hand accounts, and letters, related to the historical period of Spanish and Portuguese expansion
C. Analyze sources and explain how they support a thesis statement.
Create a thesis statement that appropriately responds to the sources provided
Part II:
Taking a look at empires and global trading networks during a period of imperial expansion. How do the sources yield information about empires, and what they pursued in the New World. Please explain if the images and documents provided yield a sufficient account of what the experience was like for both natives and European exploration and conquest.
Thinking Hypothetically: If you feel that you could use or integrate another primary source(s) to get a better understanding of this cultural exchange, what kind of sources would you be looking for?
Documents to read/View:
Research Assignment 1 Powerpoint
Columbus Scan A
–A Spanish Account of the First Encounter
–Aztec Account of the First Encounter
Columbus Scan B
–Letter from Christopher Columbus to King Ferdinand of Spain
Your written responses should be at least 300-400 words.
***Please reference any of the sources you use to get credit for this assignment (e.g. Columbus Letter to King of Spain, Slide 4, Aztec Account of First Encounter)***
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