Questions for Reading #3 A Jamestown Settler Describes Life in Virginia, 1622

1. In the very first sentence of Sebastian Brandt’s letter he mentions that his “brother and . . . wyfe are dead aboute a year” and does not mention them again. How does this matter-of-fact statement help us understand conditions faced by settlers in Virginia in the early 1600s?
2. What conclusions can you draw about Brandt knowing that he continued to search for precious metals after most Jamestown settlers were involved in agriculture?
3. Make a list of what you think you would need to survive a year in Jamestown. Compare it with the shopping list Brandt sent to the merchant in London.

Reading #3 A Jamestown Settler Describes Life in Virginia, 1622

A Jamestown Settler Describes Life in Virginia

Historical Inquiry #1

Using a Chromebook, smart phone, or other internet device, research and answer the following questions:

1. How much money was a beaver pelt worth at the beginning of the 18th century?

2. How much money would that be today (in U.S. dollars)?

Reading #2 The Americas to 1620 Part II

1. Explain the misunderstanding between the Natives and Europeans regarding trade and ownership.

2. Describe the Columbian Exchange  and explain the most significant aspect of it.

3. Describe two impacts of the Columbian Exchange on population in the New World.

4. How were Africans captured and sent to the New World?

Chapter 2 Notes

The Americas to 1620 Part I

(Exploration) the Americas to 1620

Questions for Reading #1 The Americas to 1620 Part I

1. What were Spain, England, France, and Portugal all trying to find?  How was Spain's approach different than Portugal's?

2. What did Columbus discover?

3. Which sorts of valuable goods had Europeans initially found in the New World?

4. Why were some Native American tribes so willing to make alliances with Europeans?

5. How did Europeans view Native Americans?

Map Test

Students, you have the opportunity to retake your map test on Monday, August 24.  This will be the first official grade submitted into the grade book.  STUDY!!

Blank practice map

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Map of the United States

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2015-2016 Welcome Back Letter & Class Description

Welcome Back Letter 2015-16