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Annenberg Learner: Bridging World History: Connections Across Water Lesson PlanAnnenberg Learner: Bridging World History: Connections Across Water Lesson Plan
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Annenberg Foundation
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9th - 10th
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Social Studies & History
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Annenberg Learner: Bridging World History: Connections Across Water

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Global exportation and importation increased when water routes opened up. This unit analyzes how this affected world trade as well as the spread of population, religion, and illness.

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