Okay! Our focus today was on story of Francisco Vasquez de Coronado!
- MrM explained the background to the story of Coronado and the 7 Cities of Gold!
- We watched a short clip from the PBS series "The West" on Coronado's journey.
- Using the official record of Coronado's journey (primary source) students read about the beginning of this trip.
- Students then set about proving or disproving these statements. They had to cite the evidence to support their decision.
- The expedition met with no resistance on its way to Cibola.
- Spanish soldiers were known for being so well disciplined that they never panicked when attacked.
- The Friars (priests) got along well with the soldiers.
- Coronado (the leader!) was almost killed outside Cibola!
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