Standard 1: Understand how exploration and competition shapes and impacts the North American colonies.
"I Can" Statements 1. I can explain the role religion played in the Europeans’ decision to explore westward. 2. I can explain the role technology played in the Europeans’ decision to explore. 3. I can explain the role trade played in the Europeans’ decision to explore westward. 4. I can use evidence to explain why some people think Columbus Day should not be celebrated. 5. I can identify the achievements of explorers whose “discoveries” impacted North American development. 6. I can describe the various factors of why the Aztecs were so swiftly conquered by the Conquistadors, including technology. 7. I can describe how Europeans affected Native American culture, and vice versa. 8. I can identify the first people to come to America. 9. I can identify European explorers who impacted America's development. 10. I can identify European countries' goals for colonization.