American History--Week 2

We've spent the past 10 days reviewing and discussing the effects of exploration and encounter on various people, including native, European, and African cultures. We've discussed the goals and purposes of imperialism, and compared those ideas to the world today. Finally, we focused on the impact European colonization had on indigenous groups in the Americas.

Now you get to show what you know by composing an essay that incorporates all the information you've been presented in the textbook, lecture notes, class activities, film, and primary documents.

We will use the writing process in class to prewrite, draft, and edit your work. You will need to complete the final draft at home.

Due date for the final draft of your essay is Friday, August 31.