Unit 1.1 DB: Europe and North America

Readings and Resources

Articles & Websites:

Nunn, N., & Qian, N. (2010).   The Columbian Exchange: A History of Disease, Food, and Ideas .  Journal of Economic Perspectives. 24(2), 163-188. 

Wisconsin Historical Society. (2019).  Age of Exploration . Wisconsin Historical Society. 

Videos:

Develop an understanding of the geography and settlement of Native American tribes before the arrival of Europeans.

Native American societies before contact | Period 1: 1491-1607 | AP US History | Khan Academy

Duration: 5:25

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ht0FW7RwRmc

Develop and understanding of the life of Christopher Columbus and his impact on indigenous people and Europe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbKB4dRO2jc

Develop an understanding of the causes and history of transatlantic trade and its impact on three continents.

Effects of transatlantic voyages, 1492-1607 | Khan Academy | AP US History

Duration: 7:24

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yelhhzgzoYs

Supplementary Materials:

Locks, C., Mergel, S., Roseman, P., & Spike, T. (2013).  History in the making: A history of the people of the United States of America to 1877 .  Atlanta: UNG Press Books.

· Chapter 1: United States History Before Columbus

· Chapter 2: The Global Context: Asia, Europe, and Africa in the Early Modern Era (pages 30-36; 46-60)

· Chapter 3: Initial Contact & Conquest