Unit+2+-+Transatlantic+Encounters+and+Colonial+Beginnings+12-13

**__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 Exploration (Thursday, August 23rd)__
1. Read Zinn, Chapter 1 2. Read pg. 11-24 in American Pageant
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Reading Q&A 3. Introduce Timeline Activity 4. Discuss A) Problems associated with Spanish colonization and B) The Morality behind Spanish colonization
 * In-Class Activities:**

__Class #2 - British Colonization in the South (Block D - Friday, August 24th, Block F - Monday, August 27th)__
1. Read Chapter 2 in American Pageant
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Reading Q&A 3. Go through FRQs from Unit 1 4. 50 Word Sentence Practice: "What factor(s) led England to get involved in colonization at the time that it did?" 5. Introduce the DBQ (work towards developing a thesis statement for this prompt) 6. Introduce Timeline Assignment
 * In-Class Activities:**

__Class #3 - French, British, and Dutch Colonization in the North (Block D - Tuesday, August 28th, Block F - Wednesday, August 29th)__
**Prior to class, you should:** 1. Read Chapter 3 in American Pageant 2. Review for your quiz. 3. Complete your portion of the class timeline

**In-Class Activities:** 1. Reading Q&A 2. Reading Quiz on Unit 2 3. Peer-Edit DBQs thesis statements and work on outlines.

__Unit Resources__
__Unit 2 Timeline Terms__ AP Topics - Unit 2

Review Quiz #1 Review Quiz #2 Review Quiz #3

Terminology Review Quiz

Note: All quizzes come from the work of Ms. Susan Pojer of Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua, New York and can be found on her outstanding website, HistoryTeacher.net.