1. On the first page of your notebook Create a title page titled: “Unit 1: Foundations of Democracy” Page must have 10 symbols that symbolize the chapter by the end of the unit. All pictures must be colored.

2. On every left side, you will do an opening activity Answer the question in complete sentences. Be prepared to discuss with the class.

3. Opening Activity #1 List and explain 5 reasons why someone might want to live in the United States today. (please write the question/statement down)

4. Early Exploration Spanish Armada – Consisted of the most power Navy – 14 th to 15 th Century – Had the ability to travel the furthest ― Believed the Earth was flat ― Silk Road: Asia-Europe

6. Early Exploration Christopher Columbus – Italian explorer who receives funding from Spain – Lands in San Salvador – Spices and new merchandise  “Columbian Exchange”

7. Early Exploration Hernando Cortes – Landed in Mexico and marveled at the Aztec civilization – City was full of gold and silver – Montezuma, Aztec Emperor, first thought Cortes was a God. Executed by Aztecs

8. Reflection Write a quick reflection of something you learned (SIL)