1. The contributions ships have made to different cultures and economies
Informational Essay

2. The contributions ships have made to different cultures and economies
Source #1
Transporting Treasure
“The Deliverance was part of a global trading network that connected the indigenous peoples of the New World – and the vast mineral resources of their homelands – with Europe.”
Examples – (Europe) soldiers, weapons, colonists, manufactured goods, (New World) gold, silver, plundered treasures from the Incas and Aztecs

3. The contributions ships have made to different cultures and economies
Source #2
Wanted: Landsmen
Examples of how ship contributed to economy by providing a variety jobs – boatsteerers, harpooners, cooper, blacksmith, carpenter, cook, surgeon, crewmen, half-deck boy

4. The contributions ships have made to different cultures and economies
Source #3
FOUND: Ancient Greek Trading Ships
Mazotos Shipwreck, Cyprus 4th Century BC –
What is an amphora? Greek or Roman jar with two handles and a narrow neck (use the image and caption).
At least 500 amphoras found, lined with resin, indicating they were transporting the famous wine from Chios; contributing to the economy and different cultures.

5. The contributions ships have made to different cultures and economies
Also from Source #3
FOUND: Ancient Greek Trading Ships
Black Sea Shipwreck, Bularia, 5th Century BC –
Many amphoras found, which originated in Sinop, Turkey, with evidence indicating they were transporting large amounts of preserved fish steaks and other goods, such as olives.
Evidence indicates contributions to economy and different cultures.

6. The contributions ships have made to different cultures and economies
Also from Source #3
FOUND: Ancient Greek Trading Ships
Alonissos Shipwreck, Greece, 4th Century BC –
Nearly 1,000 amphoras found and more were anticipated to be there in the lower layers.
These amphoras contained wine coming from the Macedonian port of Mende.

7. The contributions ships have made to different cultures and economies
Source #4
Canoes of Coastal Salish
Due to the difficult traveling route between Oregon and British Columbia, the Salish created a expertly crafted canoe that they used for trading goods and cultural events (canoe races).
Contributions to culture and economy

8. The contributions ships have made to different cultures and economies – Read the following and come up with a thesis statement that could be used for this essay.
Source #1
“The Deliverance was part of a global trading network that connected the indigenous peoples of the New World – and the vast mineral resources of their homelands – with Europe.”
Examples – (Europe) soldiers, weapons, colonists, manufactured goods, (New World) gold, silver, plundered treasures from the Incas and Aztecs
Source #2
Examples of how ship contributed to economy by providing a variety jobs – boatsteerers, harpooners, cooper, blacksmith, carpenter, cook, surgeon, crewmen, half-deck boy
Source #3
Amphoras found on ancient Greek trading ships were used to store, transport, and sell different types of goods to different countries; connecting cultures and the economy.
Source #4
Due to the difficult traveling route between Oregon and British Columbia, the Salish created a expertly crafted canoe that they used for trading goods and cultural events (canoe races); contributing to the economy and their culture.

9. Possible Thesis Statements… Pick one!
Consider the prompt:
How have ships contributed to different cultures and economies?
Consider the evidence you have collected.
Devise a thesis statement:
Over the centuries, ships have made profound contributions to encourage progress in our economies and connections in different cultures.
Contributions to our economy and connections in diverse cultures can be attributed to ship travel over the centuries.
Ship travel over the centuries has affected contributions to several economies and cultures.

10. Develop three topics for the body paragraphs using the evidence…
Over the centuries, ships have made profound contributions to encourage progress in our economies and connections in different cultures.
Examples of ships contributing to the economy span over the centuries (use Deliverance examples in source #1 and variety of job offers in help wanted in source #2)
Technology may not be what it is today, although ancient civilizations found ways to trade their goods (use amphora evidence in source #3).
Cultures have a tendency to be affected when trade is involved. (use Deliverance quote from source #1 and Salish canoe races from source #4)
Source #1
“The Deliverance was part of a global trading network that connected the indigenous peoples of the New World – and the vast mineral resources of their homelands – with Europe.”
Examples – (Europe) soldiers, weapons, colonists, manufactured goods, (New World) gold, silver, plundered treasures from the Incas and Aztecs
Source #2
Examples of how ship contributed to economy by providing a variety jobs – boatsteerers, harpooners, cooper, blacksmith, carpenter, cook, surgeon, crewmen, half-deck boy
Source #3
Amphoras found on ancient Greek trading ships were used to store, transport, and sell different types of goods to different countries; connecting cultures and the economy.
Source #4
Due to the difficult traveling route between Oregon and British Columbia, the Salish created a expertly crafted canoe that they used for trading goods and cultural events (canoe races); contributing to the economy and their culture.

11. Develop three topics for the body paragraphs using the evidence …
Contributions to our economy and connections in diverse cultures can be attributed to ship travel over the centuries.
Examples of ships contributing to the economy span over the centuries (use Deliverance examples in source #1 and variety of job offers in help wanted in source #2)
Technology may not be what it is today, although ancient civilizations found ways to trade their goods (use amphora evidence in source #3).
Cultures have a tendency to be affected when trade is involved. (use Deliverance quote from source #1 and Salish canoe races from source #4)
Source #1
“The Deliverance was part of a global trading network that connected the indigenous peoples of the New World – and the vast mineral resources of their homelands – with Europe.”
Examples – (Europe) soldiers, weapons, colonists, manufactured goods, (New World) gold, silver, plundered treasures from the Incas and Aztecs
Source #2
Examples of how ship contributed to economy by providing a variety jobs – boatsteerers, harpooners, cooper, blacksmith, carpenter, cook, surgeon, crewmen, half-deck boy
Source #3
Amphoras found on ancient Greek trading ships were used to store, transport, and sell different types of goods to different countries; connecting cultures and the economy.
Source #4
Due to the difficult traveling route between Oregon and British Columbia, the Salish created a expertly crafted canoe that they used for trading goods and cultural events (canoe races); contributing to the economy and their culture.

12. Develop three topics for the body paragraphs using the evidence …
Ship travel over the centuries has affected contributions to several economies and cultures.
Examples of ships contributing to the economy span over the centuries (use Deliverance examples in source #1 and variety of job offers in help wanted in source #2)
Technology may not be what it is today, although ancient civilizations found ways to trade their goods (use amphora evidence in source #3).
Cultures have a tendency to be affected when trade is involved. (use Deliverance quote from source #1 and Salish canoe races from source #4)
Source #1
“The Deliverance was part of a global trading network that connected the indigenous peoples of the New World – and the vast mineral resources of their homelands – with Europe.”
Examples – (Europe) soldiers, weapons, colonists, manufactured goods, (New World) gold, silver, plundered treasures from the Incas and Aztecs
Source #2
Examples of how ship contributed to economy by providing a variety jobs – boatsteerers, harpooners, cooper, blacksmith, carpenter, cook, surgeon, crewmen, half-deck boy
Source #3
Amphoras found on ancient Greek trading ships were used to store, transport, and sell different types of goods to different countries; connecting cultures and the economy.
Source #4
Due to the difficult traveling route between Oregon and British Columbia, the Salish created a expertly crafted canoe that they used for trading goods and cultural events (canoe races); contributing to the economy and their culture.

13. What will you do to introduce and conclude?
Consider the prompt:
Consider the evidence you have collected.
Consider your thesis statement.
What are the different ways that I introduce and conclude the essay?
An anecdote (story)
An interesting fact
An explanation or building background

14. Remember To Cite Your Sources…
According to Arlene Andre’, a newspaper writer, … (your paraphrase, summary, or quote would go here).
According to journalist, Arlene Andre’, ...
The newspaper article, “Transporting Treasure”, states…
The help wanted ad published in 1794…
Archeologists have found…, according to the publication, “Ancient Greek Trading Ships”.
An anthropological essay written about the Salish people of North America explains that…

15. Remember To Cite Your Sources…
The galleon, Notre Dame de Deliverance, carried items that ranged from silver ore and gold bullion to soldiers, weapons, and manufactured goods, signifying the importance of trade and culture (Andre’ 1).
An advertisement in a 1794 newspaper requested an immediate need for many jobs for experienced men willing to set sail on the HMS Miss Nelly (Wanted: Landsmen 1).
Amphoras were large clay jars found in archeological digs used to hold large amounts of items that would be used for trade. These were dated 5th, 4th, and 3rd Century BC, Ancient Greece (FOUND: Ancient Greek Trading Ships 1).
“Trading was essential to their economy, and many of their canoes were used to transport goods among their villages” (Canoes of the Coastal Salish 1).