Image Source - The Indigenous Critique: The Dawn of Decolonizing our Minds
Summary in Three
- Foundation of the Nation: American settler colonialism played a foundational role in shaping the United States as a nation. The arrival of European settlers led to the displacement and marginalization of Indigenous peoples, establishing the basis for the development of a new society and the formation of the United States.
- Social and Economic Structures: The practices of American settler colonialism influenced the establishment of social and economic structures, including the development of agricultural systems, property rights, and labor practices. Understanding these structures provides insights into the origins of societal norms and inequalities that persist in American history.
- Cultural Impact: Settler colonialism significantly impacted the cultural landscape of the United States. The encounters between different cultural groups, the exchange of ideas and technologies, as well as conflicts and negotiations, have left a lasting imprint on the nation's identity. Recognizing the complex interplay between settlers and Indigenous peoples is essential for a nuanced understanding of American history.
1400s-1700s:
American Settler Colonialism
Skill Focus
Cause and Effect
Compelling Question
What caused the British North American colonies to develop separately from England?
Standards
HS.SP4.1: Analyze multiple and complex causes and effects of events in the past and present.
Learning Target(s)
I can explain the interactions between multiple groups of people who were impacted by settler colonialism.
American Settler Colonialism
Skill Focus
Cause and Effect
Compelling Question
What caused the British North American colonies to develop separately from England?
Standards
HS.SP4.1: Analyze multiple and complex causes and effects of events in the past and present.
Learning Target(s)
I can explain the interactions between multiple groups of people who were impacted by settler colonialism.
Essential Lessons
1400s-1700s: American Settler-Colonialism
Essential Lessons are content lessons that are required by all students to complete.
Mr. Wince will ask to see your notes throughout the quarter and give feedback and engage in conversations about the content.
Checklist (8 Lessons)
Anticipatory Guide (2 Parts - Before/After)
American Settler-Colonialism Overview Videos
(Seminar) An Indigenous Peoples' History: Chapter Two and Three
Discovering Columbus: Re-reading the Past
White Supremacy Culture
Voices of the Enslaved People: Olaudah Equiano
Voices of the Indigenous Resistance: Pontiac, Red Hawk & Captain Pipe
Going Beyond!
Mr. Wince will ask to see your notes throughout the quarter and give feedback and engage in conversations about the content.
Checklist (8 Lessons)
Anticipatory Guide (2 Parts - Before/After)
American Settler-Colonialism Overview Videos
(Seminar) An Indigenous Peoples' History: Chapter Two and Three
Discovering Columbus: Re-reading the Past
White Supremacy Culture
Voices of the Enslaved People: Olaudah Equiano
Voices of the Indigenous Resistance: Pontiac, Red Hawk & Captain Pipe
Going Beyond!
Growing Our Vocabulary
Directions: These words need to be added to your personal glossary with definitions.
These words will be incorporated into your lessons so that you have the context around how these words and concepts are used!
These words will be incorporated into your lessons so that you have the context around how these words and concepts are used!
Settler-Colonialism
Culture Bias White Supremacy Culture |
Racism
paternalism exploitation power hoarding |
Capitalism
Hegemony Middle Passage "humanizing our language" |
Add words that you came across throughout these Essential Lessons that you learned and add them to your glossary.
Going Beyond!
These Lessons can help you better understand different aspects of the concept we are studying.
These Lessons are NOT mandatory but would add to your learning about this time period.
These may be articles/videos/podcasts about our topics and there may or may not be specific instructions to do something with them other than read/watch/listen and see how it can add meaning to your understanding.
These Lessons are NOT mandatory but would add to your learning about this time period.
These may be articles/videos/podcasts about our topics and there may or may not be specific instructions to do something with them other than read/watch/listen and see how it can add meaning to your understanding.