1. Consequences of Conquest
CHY
Lesson 24

2. Consequences of Conquest
Remember to keep working on your research notes!
Learning Goal: Assess the extent to which Western Europeans should be held responsible for “crimes” committed during the Age of Exploration.
Finish “Conquest” and “History v Christopher Columbus”
Read “The Problem of Columbus” on page 50, and “Bartolomé de Las Casas” on page 55.
Answer question 3 at the bottom of p 55. Discuss as a class
Respond to the question posed in the learning goal.

3. History vs. Christopher Columbus - Alex Gendler | TED-Ed
Human history all over the globe is full of wars and conquests. In this context, does it make sense to highlight European colonization of other continents? What do you think are some factors that might make it unique or more of a moral concern today?

4. Mixed Motives What drove Europeans to conquer and colonize? Economic
Religious
Military
Political
Personal
Economic
Religious
Military
Political
Personal

5. To what extent do you hold Western Europeans responsible for “crimes” committed during the Age of Exploration?
Defend your answer in 3-4 well-argued paragraphs.
I would suggest a brief introduction, 2 body paragraphs with evidence and analysis (aim for 3 pieces of evidence), and a brief concluding paragraph.

6. Homework:
Read and Make Notes on Pages