Instruction
Before beginning this discussion, make sure to read Chapter 1: “The New World (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.” and Chapter 2: "Colliding Cultures (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site." in The American Yawp, and the following primary sources: The Journal of Christopher Columbus ,Links to an external site.John Lawson Encounters North American Indians, 1709Links to an external site., and "A Gaspesian Indian Defends His Way of Life, 1641"Links to an external site.
Then view the following short video clips about indigenous societies in the New World:
1.The Aztecs: Aztec Society (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.,
2.The Maya (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.,
3.Native American Mythology (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.,
4.Differences Among Tribes (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.,
5. Displacement & Othering (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..