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Sample Lessons - American History
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Lesson 1: Orientation10 Steps
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1.1—Introduction & Note-taking (Video) - Sample
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1.1—Read Table of Contents
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1.2—Why School? Why the Humanities? (Video) - Sample
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1.2—Read J.R.R Tolkien Quote
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1.3—Why History? (Video) - Sample
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1.3—Read Psalm 78
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1.4—Good Quotes & Our Roadmap (Video) - Sample
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1.4—Read Quotes & Write Essay
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1.5—Readings, Assignments, Exams, Portfolios, & Projects (Video) - Sample
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1.6 – Portfolio (Video) - Sample
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1.1—Introduction & Note-taking (Video) - Sample
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Lesson 2: The Banner of the Sun (Meso-America)12 Steps
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2.1—The Principle (Video) - Sample
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2.1—Read Genesis 4 & 5
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2.2—The Olmec & Maya (Video) - Sample
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2.2—Read the Popul Vuh
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2.3—The Aztec (Video) - Sample
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2.3—Read Conquest of New Spain
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2.4—The Inca (Video) - Sample
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2.4—Read Incan Myths
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2.5—The Spanish Conquest (Video) - Sample
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2.5—Lesson 2 Exam
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2.5—Lesson 2 Portfolio
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2.6—Project 1: Colonial Map of the Americas - Sample
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2.1—The Principle (Video) - Sample
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Lesson 3: Brave New World (The Early Explorers)11 Steps
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3.1—The Principle (Video) - Sample
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3.1—Read Columbus' Dedication
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3.2—The Myths & Legends (Video) - Sample
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3.2—Read the Legend of Madoc of Wales
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3.3—The Evidences (Video) - Sample
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3.3—Read the Accounts of Vineland
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3.4—Christopher Columbus, Part 1 (Video) - Sample
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3.4—Read The Book of Prophecies
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3.5—Christopher Columbus, Part 2 (Video) - Sample
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3.5—Lesson 3 Exam
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3.5—Lesson 3 Portfolio
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3.1—The Principle (Video) - Sample
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Lesson 4: The Colossus of Empire (The Colonies)11 Steps
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4.1—The Principle (Video) - Sample
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4.1—Progressive Map of European Colonies
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4.2—Navigational Instruments (Video) - Sample
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4.2—Sketch Marine Chronometer
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4.3—The Portuguese Colonies (Video) - Sample
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4.3—Read Vespucci's Voyage Account
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4.4—The Spanish Colonies (Video) - Sample
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4.4—Read de Soto Letter
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4.5—The French Colonies & the Missions (Video) - Sample
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4.5—Lesson 4 Portfolio
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4.5—Lesson 4 Exam
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4.1—The Principle (Video) - Sample
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2.5—Lesson 2 Exam
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ASSIGNMENT:
Complete Exam #2.
- What is the difference between the City of God and the City of Man?
- What attributes did all Meso-American cultures share? List at least 2.
- What was the Bering Straight Land Bridge and how might it explain the populating of Meso-America?
- What common event in Genesis would have allowed a common desire for pyramids and tall structures throughout the world including Meso-America?
- List and define two unique traits of the Olmec culture.
- List and define two unique traits of the Mayan culture.
- List and define two unique traits of the Aztec culture.
- List and define two unique traits of the Incan culture.
- Who were Quetzalcoatl and Viracocha? Why were they important to the Meso-Americans?
- Why were the outnumbered Spanish able to conquer the mighty Meso-American nations?