August 30, 2017

Today we explored some of the diverse outcomes of the Columbian Exchange, from radical reshaping of the environment to the vast changes to human populations.  We also discussed briefly the HAPP heuristic for analyzing and interpreting primary source documents.  Tonight you need to complete an HAPP analysis of the selection from History of the Indes by Bartolomé de las Casas.  You can find this document under Period Materials>Period 1> DocBlock.  I have posted a reminder below for what the HAPP stands for.  Remember, a good, in depth HAPP analysis should take about the front side of one sheet of paper.

Also due tomorrow is Chapter 3 and don't forget to have a binder with at least three tabbed dividers by Friday and to complete and return any forms you owe us.

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HAPP Analysis:

• Historical Situation
  
  • What is happening within the larger historical context that could influence this document
• Audience
  • Whom is the author addressing, and how will that impact what is being written? 
• Point of View
  • Who was the author and what was their opinion?
• Purpose
  • What did the author hope to accomplish by creating this document?