AP US History AMSCO Guided Notes
1.7: Causation in Period 1
AMSCO Guided Notes
AP US History Guided Notes
AMSCO 1.7 - Causation in Period 1
Learning Objectives
- Explain the effects of the development of transatlantic voyages from 1491 to 1607.
I. Causation in Period 1
1. What diverse societies did Native Americans develop across North America, and why is understanding this important for analyzing European encounters?
2. What multiple factors motivated European exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries?
3. How do historians weigh different causes to determine which were most significant in driving European exploration?
4. What was the Columbian Exchange and what were its short- and long-term impacts on both sides of the Atlantic?
A. Analyzing a Primary Source
1. What does John Brereton's account reveal about European perceptions of New England's environment and appeal?
2. How might Brereton's purpose of encouraging investment in colonization have affected the reliability and bias of his account?
3. What significant limitation does Brereton's account have regarding indigenous peoples in the region?
1. Content
2. The Author's Point of View
3. The Author's Purpose
4. Audience
5. Historical Context
6. Format/Medium
7. Limitations
B. Analyzing a Secondary Source
1. According to McDougall, what diverse motivations drove English colonists to settle in America?
2. How does McDougall characterize the relationship between conditions in Europe and the appeal of colonial opportunities?
3. What perspective might McDougall's 2004 publication date have influenced in his interpretation of English colonial motivations?
4. What groups does McDougall's argument overlook, and how might this limitation affect the completeness of his explanation?
1. Content and Argument
2. The Author's Point of View