unites states history

Writing Prompt: Answer the following questions in the space provided below.

The two documents you examined painted two different views of Christopher Columbus & his explorations of the Caribbean. Compare and contrast the primary source with the secondary source. · Use examples from both sources to explain similarities and differences in the author's claims about the: · interactions between Natives and European explorers · the impact European explorers had on Native populations Why would a historian want to use both sources in order to understand the impact of Columbus?

Opening Paragraph

A historian would want to use both the primary and secondary sources because [enter your claim here].

[ Provide a general statement that compares & contrasts perspectives provided in documents (2-3 sentences) ]

Body Paragraph 1

Begin comparing and contrasting claims made by both authors about interactions b/w Natives and European explorers

Must explain the connection between the evidence provided and thesis statement/claim

Body Paragraph 2

Begin comparing and contrasting claims made by both authors about the impact European explorers had on Native populations

Must explain the connection between the evidence provided and thesis statement/claim