Unit+2+-+Transatlantic+Encounters+and+Colonial+Beginnings+11-12

__Unit Overview__
toc In this unit, we'll begin to look at how the Europeans colonized the "New World" and the costs that came along with that colonization. We will look at the differences that existed between how Spain, France, and Britain went about colonizing the Americas and the impact that had on the longevity of their colonial rule. We'll also look at the different motives for colonization and how that manifested itself in the various colonies.

__Essential Questions__

 * Why did each European nation choose to get involved in colonization at the point in time that it did so?
 * How did the differing motives for colonizing America manifest itself in differences between the colonies?
 * In what ways were the colonies a reflection of Europe and in what ways were they something completely new and different?

__Class #1 - Spanish Colonization (Wed. August 17th - Block B, Thurs. August 18th - Block F)__
1. Finish reading Chapter 1 from American Pageant 2. Answer the following question in a sentence of no more than 50 words: "What factors caused the changes and conflicts when the people of Europe, Africa, and the Americas collided after 1492?"
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Introduce timeline activities 2. Reading Q&A 3. Discuss Spanish colonization and the morality thereof 4. Problems with colonization and how they were solved...
 * In-Class Activities:**

__**Class #2 - British Colonization in the South (Fri. August 19th - Block B, Mon., August 22nd - Block F)**__
1. Read Chapter 2 from American Pageant 2. Answer the following question in a single sentence of no more than 50 words: "What factor(s) led England to get involved in colonization at the time that it did?"
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Reading Q&A 2. Go through FRQs from Unit 1 3. Introduce the DBQ (Please have a thesis statement which addresses the question fully by next class.)
 * In-Class Activities:**

__Class #3 - French, British, and Dutch Colonization in the North (Tues., August 23rd - Block B, Wed. August 24th - Block F)__
1. Read Chapter 3 from American Pageant 2. Complete your Unit 2 Timeline and bring to class 3. Thesis statement from the DBQ should be completed.
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Reading Q&A 2. Reading Quiz on Unit 2 3. Peer-Edit DBQs thesis statements and work on outlines. (Outlines are due next class - August 27th)
 * In-Class Activities**

__Unit Aids, Handouts, and Resources__
Unit 2 Timeline Terms AP Topics - Unit 2