1. This assignment provides an opportunity to use your imagination and the historical facts discussed in this week's reading. You will write a personal analysis of 16th century world exploration from the point of view of a sailor on a 16th century ship who has set sail for unknown lands. In 400-450 words, describe your voyage. Discuss from where you originate, where you are headed, why you are going there, who you discover and what they look and act like, what you bring back, and how your country of origin will react to your discoveries. Consider any other explorer that may be in direct competition with you.
Use (and cite) one primary source in your analysis. A primary source is a first-person account such as a diary, a letter, or autobiography.
2. In a 200 word response, answer the following questions:
- What was the Reformation? How did it begin?
- Consider the different parts of society that may have been affected by such a change. Who do you think would have supported Reformation the most?