Int'l Commerce, Snorkeling Camels, and the Indian Ocean Trade/Crash Course World History

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

9

Overview

John Green teaches you the history of the Indian Ocean Trade. John weaves a tale of swashbuckling adventure, complete with trade in books, ivory, and timber. Along the way, John manages to cover advances in seafaring technology, just how the monsoons work, and there's even a disembowelment for you Fangoria fans.

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Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 9 - World History

SS10.WH.2

Describe the role of mercantilism and imperialism in European exploration and colonization in the sixteenth century, including the Columbian Exchange.

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Vocabulary

  • mercantilism
  • imperialism
  • colonization
  • Columbian Exchange
  • commercial revolution

Knowledge

Students know:
  • How mercantilism and imperialism motivated European exploration and colonization in the sixteenth century.
  • The details the Columbian Exchange.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Analyze historical information from both primary and secondary resources.
  • Analyze the impact of historical events.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • There were many causes and effects of European exploration and colonization in the sixteenth century.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS

License Type

Custom

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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