Today we discussed the motivations behind European exploration. We then learned about Jared Diamond's Guns, Germs, and Steel theory about why Europeans were able to conquer so much of the world. We then applied this to Latin America and looked at some of the holes in the theory.
Jared Diamond class notes
Students then read the reading on European Exploration and made a chart that showed Christopher Columbus, Prince Henry, Vasco de Gama, and Bartolomeu Dias. The chart should include their country of origin (who they sailed for), where they went, and their motivations for going. There is an example at the end of the class notes.
Europeans Exploration reading
Upcoming Dates:
12/7: Cortes/Pizarro reading (critically read)
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