The Spaniards

Introduction

INTRODUCTION

As a Taino, you are seeing the Spaniard for the first time, you were ecstatic to see them. As a result you and your family showered them with gifts

and welcome them into your home.  

Task

 

After a couple months things began to change and the Spaniards began to treat you and your family differently. Write a letter to a friend explaining the reasons why the Spaniard came to the New World, the route they took and how you were treated by  them.

Process

Step 1: Explain the term Renaissance.

Step 2: Explain the reasons that influence Christopher Columbus voyages to the Caribbean in 1492.

Step3: Outline the route taken by Christopher Columbus to the Caribbean.

Step 4: Examine the effect of the comming of the Spaniards on the Tainos.

USE THE FOLLOWING LINKS BELOW TO HELP YOU!

http://www.ducksters.com/history/renaissance.php

http://www.ducksters.com/biography/explorers/christopher_columbus.php

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Evaluation

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

You will be evaluated according!!

 1. Explanation of the Renaissance 5 Marks

2. Motives for exploration 10 Marks

3. outline of Christophers Voyages 10 Marks

4. Effect of Europeans on Tainos 10 Marks

Organization 5 Marks

Grammar 2 Marks

Total 42

Conclusion

Hope you had fun learning about the Spaniard, and I hope you appreciate the contribution it had made to modern society.