HIST 405N Week 1 Case Study Option 1: Exploration and Effects on Native Americans

Required Textbooks The following books are required for this course: OpenStax. (2019). U.S. history. OpenStax CNX. Retrieved from… Required Resources Read/review the following resources for thi s activity: Textbook: Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4 Lesson Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook) Optional Resources to Explore Feel free to review the library guide for scholarly sources and videos at the following link: Link (website):…. Introduction The purposes of each case study assignment include the following: To hone your abilities to research using scholarly sources To advance critical thinking and writing skills … compile a response to the prompts provided To explore a historical topic and make connections to change over time Instructions Pick one (1) of the following topics. Then, address the corresponding questions/prompts for your selected topic: Option 1: Exploration and Effects on Native Americans • Explain what motivated the European world powers to explore the Americas. • Describe the economic effects of exploration based on the Colombian exchange. • Analyze the effects of exploration on Native Americans. • Based on research, analyze if Europeans might be held accountable for transmitting Old World diseases to people in the Western Hemisphere. Make sure to use your course text and incorporate an additional scholarly source from the Chamberlain Library in your response. Writing Requirements (APA format) • Length: 1-2 pages (not including title page or references page) • Use standard essay writing process by including an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. • 1-inch margins • Double spaced • 12-point Times New Roman font • Title page • References page (minimum of 1 scholarly source) • No abstract is required • In-text citations that correspond with your end references Show Less