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APUSH Chapter 1: New World Beginnings - SY23

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15 questions
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Directions: Please read through this chapter to the best of your ability and answer the comprehension questions. Each portion of the reading corresponds with the next day's lesson. While readings are merely completion grades (Follow-Through, 20%), you must do your readings regularly if you are serious about passing the AP exam.
Directions: Please read through this chapter to the best of your ability and answer the comprehension questions. Each portion of the reading corresponds with the next day's lesson. While readings are merely completion grades (Follow-Through, 20%), you must do your readings regularly if you are serious about passing the AP exam.
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What do you already know about Christopher Columbus?

This section of your reading will give you a brief overview of the content covered in each chapter.
Before you proceed, did you watch the "Crash Course U.S. History #1: Natives & Spaniards" EdPuzzle video first?

If no, please read: The reason why you want to watch the video first is because it provides an overview of the corresponding chapter. Our AP textbook is challenging! You will understand more of the reading if you complete the EdPuzzle first, so do that and then come back! Click here to find it in the APUSH Summer HW Google Classroom.

If yes, please read: Way to follow directions! Did you take the time to read through the answer explanations of missed questions? EdPuzzle videos are completion grades because they are your first attempt at learning the historical material, so learn from your mistakes!
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How did the Great Ice Age facilitate the beginnings of North America's human history?

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The size and sophistication of Native American civilizations in Mexico and South America can be attributed to

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Unlike the Native American societies of Central and South America, the indigenous peoples of North America

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That's all that's due for Wednesday, 8/31/2022! Do you have any questions about the first reading assignment of the year?

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Western Europeans wanted to discover a new, shorter route to eastern Asia in order to

Note: Portugal [pink-ish gray] is a country in Europe right next to Spain [green], which explains a bit why they were rivals.

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Which of these was NOT an important factor in setting the stage for Columbus’s exploration of the New World?

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The term Columbian Exchange describes:

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European contact with Native Americans led to

Notice similarities between the word "conquer" and "conquistadores," which is the Spanish word for "conqueror."

What does it mean to conquer?
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That's all that's due for Thursday, 9/1/2022! Do you have any questions?

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The institution of encomienda allowed the

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As used in the first line of the second full paragraph, "gave way to" most nearly means

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During the Pope's Rebellion in 1680, Pueblo Indians resisted against

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Okay -- now answer this question. Based on key ideas empasized in class, which 5 key terms or people are most important to recall from Chapter 1?

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Congrats on finishing your first APUSH textbook chapter, which is due Friday, 9/2/2022! Do you have any questions?

Don't forget to click "Turn It In" in Google Classroom!