Hernando de Soto Follow-up
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6 questions
Note from the author:
Watch the Video about Hernando de Soto and answer the questions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syJUnU3H4uA
Watch the Video about Hernando de Soto and answer the questions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syJUnU3H4uA
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2
How could DeSoto’s few men make war against thousands of Native Americans?
How could DeSoto’s few men make war against thousands of Native Americans?
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2
How do we know so much about DeSoto and his explorations?
How do we know so much about DeSoto and his explorations?
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2
What did the people mentioned in #2 tell about the Native Americans they encountered in the 16th century?
What did the people mentioned in #2 tell about the Native Americans they encountered in the 16th century?
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2
In this story, identify examples of things that are sources for archaeologists and others that are sources for historians.
In this story, identify examples of things that are sources for archaeologists and others that are sources for historians.
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2
Given that the purpose of de Soto’s exploration was the discovery of gold and riches, would you describe his expedition as a success or failure? Why?
Given that the purpose of de Soto’s exploration was the discovery of gold and riches, would you describe his expedition as a success or failure? Why?
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You are one of the chroniclers for DeSoto’s exploration into the New World.
Write a four or five day journal in 1540 telling where you went, what you did, who you fought (if you did), when you got there, the names of the tribes, the names of the chiefs, how you were treated, what you ate, and as many other details as possible.
Write your observations giving your own opinions about these activities and the people you are meeting.
You are one of the chroniclers for DeSoto’s exploration into the New World.
Write a four or five day journal in 1540 telling where you went, what you did, who you fought (if you did), when you got there, the names of the tribes, the names of the chiefs, how you were treated, what you ate, and as many other details as possible.
Write your observations giving your own opinions about these activities and the people you are meeting.