Unit: Economics Throughout the World 1
Grade Level/Course : 8th Grade American History
Teacher: Mr. Stidham
Learning Goals (Question 1)Complex / Explain how different nations battled for economic dominance in America (e.g. Spanish mission settlements established Spain’s power in the New World.)
Simple / Nations battled for economic dominance in America.
Planning for Question 2 / Planning for Question 3 / Planning for Question 4
Preview / Critical Input Chunk / Actively Process / Analyzing:
Students will analyze why some Native Americans in Central America were willing to form alliances with Cortes in his conquest of the Aztecs in Mexico. In their analysis, they are to note several reasons; stated or implied why many Native Americans supported Cortes in his efforts to destroy the Aztec empire. / Investigation:
Students will research and answer the following question:
How did Spain’s conquests affect the economic and social development of the Americas?
Teacher Summary:
Directing students’ attention to a world map, teacher will summarize………….
· How Spain got involved in the establishment and dominance in South and North America.
· Why Spain got involved in the establishment and dominance in South and North America.
· To what extent Spain got involved in the establishment and dominance of South and North America. / Spotlight Video:
Go to Glencoe.com and show the video for Chapter 2, Section 3. From the textbook American Journeys 2012.
This video will show how and why Spain got involved with South America. Main points to look for are the following:
Line of Demarcation, Cortes, Pizarro, conquistator, Aztecs, Columbus, Inca, Montezuma, Atahualpa. Portugal. / Reflect on Learning:
Students will complete a chart. The chart title will be
Why Spain Succeeded:
Under the title, students will list reasons why Spain was successful in conquering and establishing dominance in South and North America.
They may receive help from the textbook, Chapter 2, Section 4 on Pages 42 – 47.
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