Assignment
Objectives:
By the end of this session, students will be able to:
A. Compare and contrast Indian cultures with western European society in the 15th century.
B. Explain why western Europeans were able to establish colonies across the Atlantic during the early modern period.
C. Describe the Spanish empire in America and discuss its impact on European development.
D. Explain the ways in which English efforts at colonization in the 16th century shaped their eventual settlements in North America.
E. Explain the significance of the Protestant Reformation and its relationship to Western Europe's expansion.
Readings:
Read Chapter 1 in American: Past and Present by Robert Divine and view the chapter 1 PowerPoint.
Task
A. Read Chapter 1 in American: Past and Present by Robert Divine and answer the following questions.
To turn in this assignment, go to the Week #1 Chapter Questions link with the paper on the hand icon and click on the hyperlink. Next, click Edit my submission, and then paste you assignment in the word editor window. Don't forget to click Save changes.
1. Compare the cultures that could be found in the "New World" prior to the Europeans. Why were some groups more advanced than others throughout the same region?
2. Describe the effect of European exploration and colonization on African and Native American cultures. How did each group react to confrontations of societies?
3. Describe the social, economic, and political changes, which occurred in Europe and led to exploration and colonization of the "New World."
4. Why was England later than the rest of Europe in colonizing the "new world?"
5. In what ways did the English colonization of North America differ from Spanish colonization of Mexico and South America?
B. Read the hyper-linked article and respond to one of the questions.
Read the hyper linked article and respond to the question below. To turn in this assignment, you must accomplish two tasks. First, go to the Historical Article of your choice with the paper on the hand icon and click on the hyperlink. Next, click Edit my submission, and then paste you assignment in the word editor window. Don't forget to click Save changes.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.