Chapter+15+-+The+Beginnings+of+Our+Global+Age-+Europe+and+the+Americas

=Chapter 15 Learning Objectives=

Section 15-1 - "Conquest in the Americas" (pp. 472-476)

 * Summarize the first encounters between the Spanish and Native Americans.
 * Describe how Spanish conquistadors conquered the Aztec and Incan empires.
 * Explain why the Spanish were victorious.

Section 15-2 - "Spanish and Portuguese Colonies in the Americas" (pp. 477-481)
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 * Outline Spain's rule in the Americas.
 * Describe colonial society and culture.
 * Explain challenges to Spanish power.

Section 15-3 - "Struggle for North America" (pp. 482-486)

 * Identify problems in New France.
 * Describe colonies' new traditions of government.
 * Assess how power struggles affected Europeans and Native Americans.

Section 15-4 - "The Atlantic Slave Trade" (pp. 487-490)

 * Explain how Europeans in Africa led to the slave trade.
 * Describe how slave trade gave rise to new African states.
 * Identify battling groups in southern Africa.

Section 15-5 - "Effects of Global Contract" (491-495)

 * Summarize how European explorations led to a global exchange.
 * Identify the impact that the commercial revolution and mercantilism had on European economies.
 * Describe how changes affected ordinary people.

=Chapter 15 "Know It? Show It." Activity Links = Section 15-1 Section 15-2 Section 15-3 Section 15-4 Section 15-5

= = =Chapter 15 Power Point Presentations= = = =Chapter 15 Vocabulary Terms=
 * [[file:15-1 and 15-2 Conquest in the Americas .pptx]]
 * [[file:Section 15-3 The Struggle for North America.pptx]]
 * __Directions:__**
 * Add these vocabulary terms to your World Studies Part B Vocabulary Google Doc.
 * I will check these vocabulary terms on **Tuesday, March 15**.
 * __Terms__**:
 * 1) Alliance
 * 2) Capitalism
 * 3) Conquistador
 * 4) Creole
 * 5) Encomienda
 * 6) Immunity
 * 7) Inflation[[image:slave-ship-2.jpg width="272" height="338" align="right"]]
 * 8) Joint Stock Company
 * 9) Mercantilism
 * 10) Mestizo
 * 11) Mulatto
 * 12) Peninsular
 * 13) Triangular Trade
 * 14) Tariff
 * 15) Viceroy

=Chapter 15 Assignments=

Wednesday, March 16

 * Read Sections 15-1 and 15-2 pp. 472-476 and pp. 482-486. Remember to take notes as you read.

Thursday, March 17

 * In-Class Assignment: Section 15-2 Letter Assignment
 * Imagine you are a Spanish peninsular living in New Spain during the early 1500's. Imagine that a member of your extended family back in Spain is contemplating moving to New Spain. This family member has written to you to learn more about what life in New Spain is like. Your assignment is to write a letter back to that family member describing the government, economy, society, and culture of New Spain.
 * Your letter must be a minimum of three 5-sentence paragraphs. You will be graded on the factual information contained in your letter (15 points) and on spelling and grammar (5 points).
 * Read Section 15-3 pp. 482-486. Take your own notes as you read.

Friday, March 18

 * Read Sections 15-4 and 15-5 pp. 487-495.
 * No written homework

Monday, March 21

 * Complete the [[file:World Studies Chapters 14-15 Review Guide.doc]] by Wednesday, March 23.
 * Ch. 14-15 Test is on Thursday, March 24.

Tuesday, March 22

 * Continue working on the Ch. 14-15 Review Guide

Wednesday, March 23

 * Review in class today for the Ch. 14-15 test.