The Americas in the 16th Century: Spain’s Empire in the Americas
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The Americas in the 16th Century
Unit Overview: In this unit, students will learn about the native cultures of North America, Africa, and Europe. Students will also discover how Europeans began to conquer and colonize parts of the Americas.
Essential Question: How did the interactions between Native cultures of North America, Africa, and Europe shape the process of European conquest and colonization in the Americas?
Lesson Five: Spain’s Empire in the Americas
Inquiry Question: How did Spain's conquests and establishment of an empire in the Americas during the 1500s and 1600s shape the geopolitical landscape, cultural interactions, and historical developments of the region?
Lesson Opener Activity: The Story of Malinche
Objective: To understand the role and significance of Malinche (Doña Marina) as a translator, guide, and courageous individual during Hernándo Cortés's conquest of Mexico in 1519, and reflect on the complexities of cultural encounters and historical interpretations.
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