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What were some bad things the Conquistadors did?

Explore the complex legacy of the Conquistadors. Discover the historical significance of their actions, including slavery, genocide, and disease, as well as their goals of land and gold. Reflect on their portrayal as either heroes or villains, considering elements such as celebration, protest, and recognition of Indigenous Peoples. Engage in critical discussion, citing text evidence, to analyze the moral standing of these European explorers.

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What were some bad things the Conquistadors did?

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  1. What were some bad things the Conquistadors did?

  2. Slavery

  3. Genocide

  4. Disease

  5. What were some good things the Conquistadors did?

  6. Land

  7. Gold

  8. What were the GOALSof the Conquistadors?

  9. God

  10. Gold

  11. Glory

  12. Standards: WG.3.1, 4.4 Columbus: Hero or Villain? Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples Day? More cities recognizing Native Americans. Columbus Day sees Celebration and Protest

  13. Standards: WG.3.1, 4.4 Discussion Questions • Support the argument: Cortez and the other conquistadors should be remembered by history as an explorer whose actions were honorable and for the greater good. • Support the argument: Cortez and the other conquistadors should be remembered by history as an explorer whose actions were evil. • For Cortez and the conquistadors who fought with him, the most important factor was… CHOSE ONLY ONE: riches, racism, selfishness, sympathy, the king, land, religion/God

  14. Cortez, the Aztecs, and the Conquering of Mexico Name_________________________________ Standards: WG.3.1, 4.4 Text Evidence

  15. Standards: WG.3.1, 4.4 Essay Topic: Are the European explorers villains or heroes? Length: 300 words MINIMUM or else it’s being thrown away Directions: Cite specific textual evidence from your readings to support your analysis of whether early European explorers were heroes or villains. Include in your analysis precise details from the text to buttress your explanation.

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