- Finished looking at artwork of the Renaissance which shows evidence of European trade with Islamic peoples continuing after the end of the Crusades.
- Discussed the importance of Prince Henry the Navigator and the Portuguese initiating the Great Age of Exploration.
- Finally, began our look at the Conquistadors! Told the story of Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca. Used a clip from PBS series The West.
- Students read Chapter 39 of La Relacion the night before - Indian Warfare. Animated discussion about this until class ended!
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| Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca |
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