The Columbian Exchange
These sites deal with the Columbian Exchange, mercantilism and its impact on the colonization of the Americas. Resources include lesson plans, presentation materials and videos. A link to eThemes Resource on the Early Settlement of North America is included.
Grades
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Links
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Mercantilism and the Columbian Exchange
This 48-slide tutorial provides instructional materials on mercantilism and the impact of Colombian Exchange on the world.
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Mercantilism and the Columbian Exchange
This lesson on mercantilism and the Columbian Exchange explores the beginning of global trade and new economic policies worldwide. Includes: warm-up activity, guided practice, independent practice, and an assessment activity. NOTE: This site includes ads.
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1492 The Columbian Exchange Video Part 1
This video explores the impact of the Columbian Exchange on the Americas. (Total Running Time: 14:58). NOTE: This site includes a discussion board (message board, forum, etc.)
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1492 The Columbian Exchange Video Part 2
This video explores the impact of the Columbian Exchange on the Americas. (Total Running Time: 14:41). NOTE: This site includes a discussion board (message board, forum, etc.)
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1492 The Columbian Exchange Video Part 3
This video explores the impact of the Columbian Exchange on the Americas. (Total Running Time: 20:00) NOTE: This site includes a discussion board (message board, forum, etc.)
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1492 The Columbian Exchange Video Part 4
This video explores the impact of the Columbian Exchange on the Americas. (Total Running Time: 24:24) NOTE: This site includes a discussion board (message board, forum, etc.)
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1492 The Columbian Exchange Video Part 5
This video explores the impact of the Columbian Exchange on the Americas. (Total Running Time: 25:38) NOTE: This site includes a discussion board (message board, forum, etc.)
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eTheme Resource: Early Settlement of North America
These sites are about early European settlement of North America. There is information about Spanish, English, French, and Dutch colonization, including period images and maps. Find out what daily life was like for kids, men, and women. Included are two related eThemes resources on Colonial life.
