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Colonies in the Americas OrganizerColonies in the Americas Organizer
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San Antonio Independent School District
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6th - 11th
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Colonies in the Americas

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Compare and contrast the goals, types of government, interactions with Native Americans, and other important features of the Spanish, British, and French colonies in the Americas with this graphic organizer.

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CCSS: Adaptable

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social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Have learners draw a map of the Americas on the backside of the worksheet, identifying the various European colonies by using a particular color
  • Consider other major colonial features by adding rows to the graphic organizer on a separate piece of paper

Pros

  • Simple and straightforward design allows for easy compare and contrast between the European empires

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2

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