Writing Exercise: The Spanish in North America

Bring writing into your history course with this exercise on Spanish development and conquest in North America. Five short-answer prompts get students writing about various aspects of Spanish influence. They consider the origin of the term Indian, summarize the Treaty of Tordesillas and the Columbian Exchange, explain the role of Hernando Cortes in Mexico, and outline the Spanish missions in detail. No informational text is provided. Use to prepare for a mission field trip!