Monday's Homework: FOR THE DO NOW AND CLASSWORK (Columbus Mock Trial Day 1: 10/20/15)!

DO NOW: Columbus & The Natives Introduction to Voices Chapter 1

Honors: On Page 41 of the notebook
Standard: On Page 51 of the notebook

1. Everyone: Read and Annotate Zinn’s introduction to the Columbus and De Las Cases writings and answer the two following questions

1. What do you think that Howard Zinn means by "Columbus’ arrival in the Caribbean was an invasion of a very old world, not the discovery of a “New World.”? Explain.
2. Do you think it is “inevitable” that the writing of history take sides? Explain.

CLASS WORK: PG 52 STANDARD, 42 HONORS

PROSECUTION/DEFENSE:

1. Get in groups
2. Using a Google Doc to be printed later or writing in the notebook, look for 3 to 5 pieces of evidences from both yesterday’s and today Columbus Diaries (Part 1 and Part 2) on page 52 of the notebook.
3. YOU SHOULD MAKE A GROUP GRAPHIC ORGANIZER FOR THIS AND EVERY ACTIVITY. LESS INDIVIDUAL WORK, STRONGER GROUP WORK, BETTER GRADE! THE MOCK TRIAL COUNTS AS AN EXAM GRADE!
4. YOU CAN ALSO START WORKING ON THE TRIAL ITSELF! CLICK HERE FOR THE TRIAL GUIDELINES.

JURY: Columbus Diary Part II

1. 1. What does Columbus think of the native population in terms its worth to the king and queen of Spain, and its relationship with the European explorers? Explain and use evidence.
2. 2. What is Columbus’ plan for the island of Hispaniola? Explain and use evidence.

P.S. If you are done early, begin working on your HOMEWORK!