Two Worlds Meet
History Standards:
8.1.1 Identify the major Native American Indian groups of eastern North America and describe early conflict and cooperation between European settlers and these Native American groups.
American Indians' Cultural Network- Contains information about early Natives in the Americas before and immediately after European arrival.
Native American Cultures- Brief overview of different Native American cultures throughout North America
United States Map of Indian Tribes- A good and informative site that shows where native tribes lived and a quiz game at the end to test your knowledge.
Bartolome de las Casas:
- A Short Account Of The Destruction Of The Indies- A Catholic priest who documented Columbus's treatment of Native Americans
-Brief Account of the Devastation of the Indies- A longer report by de las Casas that mentions Latin and South America.
Mexica (Aztec) & Tlaxcala Accounts Of The Spanish Conquest, 1500s- A long account of the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs
Spanish Letter Read to Native Americans upon landing- This is the document that Spanish conquistadors would read to the Native Americans they encountered. It gives you a perspective of how the Spanish viewed other cultures.
Apaches- Informative site on this Southwestern United States tribe.
Cherokee- First Cherokee Contact with Europeans- Informative site on this Southeastern United States tribe.
Pilgrims and Indians: A practical relationship- A good beginning article about the relationship between these two groups.
'The Pilgrims' challenges the myths of the first Thanksgiving- A very good article review over the 'The Pilgrims' documentary by Ken Burns.
Who Were the Pilgrims Who Celebrated the First Thanksgiving- A more detailed look at the 'The Pilgrim' documentary by Ken Burns.
Video- Story of the Delaware Indians- Good video showing the history of the Delaware Indians and their connection to Indiana.
8.1.2 Compare and contrast reasons for British, French, Spanish and Dutch colonization in the New World.
Chart of Colonies in America- Shows the different European nations and their attempts at colonies in America
Jamestown- The historic town's website detailing much of the early history of the English settlement
Geography Standards:
8.3.1 Read maps to interpret symbols and determine the land forms and human features that represent physical and cultural characteristics of regions in the United States.
8.3.2 Read and interpret maps that portray the physical growth and development of the United States from colonization through Reconstruction (1877).
-Interactives: United States History Map- Contains maps showing Native American and European settlement
8.3.3 Identify and locate the major climate regions in the United States and describe the characteristics of these regions.
-NSTA Interactive: Climate Zones- Shows the climate zones in the United States with a description for each one.
8.3.4 Identify the major mountain ranges and river systems of the United States and explain the importance of these physical features in the development of America.
-Atlas of Major US Landforms- Shows some of the major landforms of the United States.
Economic Standards:
8.4.1 Identify economic factors contributing to European exploration and colonization in North America, the American Revolution and the drafting of the Constitution of the United States.
8.1.1 Identify the major Native American Indian groups of eastern North America and describe early conflict and cooperation between European settlers and these Native American groups.
American Indians' Cultural Network- Contains information about early Natives in the Americas before and immediately after European arrival.
Native American Cultures- Brief overview of different Native American cultures throughout North America
United States Map of Indian Tribes- A good and informative site that shows where native tribes lived and a quiz game at the end to test your knowledge.
Bartolome de las Casas:
- A Short Account Of The Destruction Of The Indies- A Catholic priest who documented Columbus's treatment of Native Americans
-Brief Account of the Devastation of the Indies- A longer report by de las Casas that mentions Latin and South America.
Mexica (Aztec) & Tlaxcala Accounts Of The Spanish Conquest, 1500s- A long account of the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs
Spanish Letter Read to Native Americans upon landing- This is the document that Spanish conquistadors would read to the Native Americans they encountered. It gives you a perspective of how the Spanish viewed other cultures.
Apaches- Informative site on this Southwestern United States tribe.
Cherokee- First Cherokee Contact with Europeans- Informative site on this Southeastern United States tribe.
Pilgrims and Indians: A practical relationship- A good beginning article about the relationship between these two groups.
'The Pilgrims' challenges the myths of the first Thanksgiving- A very good article review over the 'The Pilgrims' documentary by Ken Burns.
Who Were the Pilgrims Who Celebrated the First Thanksgiving- A more detailed look at the 'The Pilgrim' documentary by Ken Burns.
Video- Story of the Delaware Indians- Good video showing the history of the Delaware Indians and their connection to Indiana.
8.1.2 Compare and contrast reasons for British, French, Spanish and Dutch colonization in the New World.
Chart of Colonies in America- Shows the different European nations and their attempts at colonies in America
Jamestown- The historic town's website detailing much of the early history of the English settlement
Geography Standards:
8.3.1 Read maps to interpret symbols and determine the land forms and human features that represent physical and cultural characteristics of regions in the United States.
8.3.2 Read and interpret maps that portray the physical growth and development of the United States from colonization through Reconstruction (1877).
-Interactives: United States History Map- Contains maps showing Native American and European settlement
8.3.3 Identify and locate the major climate regions in the United States and describe the characteristics of these regions.
-NSTA Interactive: Climate Zones- Shows the climate zones in the United States with a description for each one.
8.3.4 Identify the major mountain ranges and river systems of the United States and explain the importance of these physical features in the development of America.
-Atlas of Major US Landforms- Shows some of the major landforms of the United States.
Economic Standards:
8.4.1 Identify economic factors contributing to European exploration and colonization in North America, the American Revolution and the drafting of the Constitution of the United States.
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