United States History Student Edition

TOPIC 2

Christopher Columbus (kneeling) is shown arriving on the island of San Salvador in the Americas. This illustration was created in the 1890s.

Exploration and Colonization 476–1718 C.E.

INTRODUCTION LESSON 01 Introducing Exploration and Colonization

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LEARN THE EVENTS LESSONS 02 A Changing World

INQUIRY ACTIVITY LESSON 05 Turning Point: A “New” World

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03 E arly Explorations

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04 C ompeting for Colonies

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REVIEW AND APPLY LESSON 06 Reviewing Exploration and Colonization

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Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division (LC-USZC2-1687)

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