Next week student will begin studying Latin American History. In this unit, students will understand how European contact changed the cultural landscape of Latin America. While the early civiliizations were destroyed there remain some continuity seen through exitsting societies. Conflict and change are furthered through the ideas and impact of revolutionary leaders. Students will explore how the movement & migration of people during the building of colonial empires resulted in an economic and cultural legacy.
Standards/Elements:
SS6H1 The student will describe the impact of European contact on Latin America.
a. Describe the encounter and consequences of the conflict between the Spanish and the Aztecs and Incas and the roles of Cortes, Montezuma, Pizzaro, and Atahualpa.
b. Explain the impact of the Columbian Exchange on Latin America and Europe in terms of the decline of the indigenous population, agricultural change, and the introduction of the horse.
Enduring Undersanding/EQs
CONFLICT and CHANGE: The student will understand that when there is conflict between or within societies, change is the result.
1. How were the Europeans able to conquer the Aztecs and Incas?
2. What roles did Cortez, Montezuma, Pizarro, and Atahualpa play in the Spanish encounter and conquest of the Aztecs and Incas?
3. What were the consequences of Spain‘s conquest of the Aztecs and the Incas?
Resources
chapter_15_ss6h1_historical_understanding_of_latin_america.pdfFile Size: 724 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File ss6h1a_aztec_inca.pptFile Size: 3011 kbFile Type: pptDownload File
Mr. Donn - The IncasRediscover Machu Picchu Civilizations in America The European Voyages of Exploration aztecs-and-incas_ssgh1_ss6h2_ss6h3.pptFile Size: 872 kbFile Type: pptDownload File ss6h1a_aztec_inca.pptFile Size: 3011 kbFile Type: pptDownload File study_guide-1_incans_indians.pptFile Size: 1494 kbFile Type: pptDownload File Consequences of European Colonization in Latin America [2:51]
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Latin America Jeopardy Game: https://jeopardylabs.com/play/latin-america2
http://www.superteachertools.com/jeopardy/usergames/Apr201117/gam1303818497.php
Standards/Elements:
SS6H1 The student will describe the impact of European contact on Latin America.
a. Describe the encounter and consequences of the conflict between the Spanish and the Aztecs and Incas and the roles of Cortes, Montezuma, Pizzaro, and Atahualpa.
b. Explain the impact of the Columbian Exchange on Latin America and Europe in terms of the decline of the indigenous population, agricultural change, and the introduction of the horse.
Enduring Undersanding/EQs
CONFLICT and CHANGE: The student will understand that when there is conflict between or within societies, change is the result.
1. How were the Europeans able to conquer the Aztecs and Incas?
2. What roles did Cortez, Montezuma, Pizarro, and Atahualpa play in the Spanish encounter and conquest of the Aztecs and Incas?
3. What were the consequences of Spain‘s conquest of the Aztecs and the Incas?
Resources
chapter_15_ss6h1_historical_understanding_of_latin_america.pdfFile Size: 724 kbFile Type: pdfDownload File ss6h1a_aztec_inca.pptFile Size: 3011 kbFile Type: pptDownload File
Mr. Donn - The Incas
Sent Columbian ang40] –
Latin America Jeopardy Game: https://jeopardylabs.com/play/latin-america2
http://www.superteachertools.com/jeopardy/usergames/Apr201117/gam1303818497.php