Sources
What makes a source a “primary source”?
It’s created by someone who experienced or witnessed the event firsthand.
What happened to many Indigenous people after the Spanish took control?
Many were killed, enslaved, or forced to work.
What is a claim?
A statement or argument that answers a question.
What does “impact” mean?
A change or effect something has.
What’s one effect of war on a population?
People might die, flee, or lose their homes.
Which of these is a primary source?
A) A history textbook
B) A journal written by someone who was there
B) A journal written by someone who was there
What kind of work were Native people forced to do?
Hard labor like farming and mining.
What makes a claim strong?
It’s clear and backed up with strong evidence.
What does “paraphrase” mean?
To put something in your own words.
What happens when a group is forced to follow a new religion?
They might lose their original beliefs and traditions.
What is a secondary source?
Something written or created after an event by someone who didn’t experience it themselves.
How did the conquest affect families and communities?
Families were separated, people died, and communities were destroyed.
What is one thing you should do when using evidence?
Paraphrase it in your own words
What does it mean to be “conquered”?
To be taken over by another group.
How can being conquered affect the way people live day to day?
They may lose rights, face violence, or be forced into labor
Which is a secondary source?
A) A textbook about the Spanish conquest
B) A speech by a Spanish soldier who was there
A) A textbook about the Spanish conquest
How did the conquest affect Indigenous people's religion and culture?
They were often forced to give up their beliefs and adopt Christianity.
If someone says the conquest caused destruction, what kind of evidence could support that?
Stories about people dying, buildings being ruined, or lives being changed.
What does “evidence” mean in history?
Proof or support that shows something is true
What’s one cause of suffering during conquest?
Being treated cruelly or forced into hard labor.
How can two people write different primary sources about the same event?
Because people have different views, experiences, or sides of the story.
What emotions do you think Native people felt after the conquest?
Sadness, depression, anger
What should be changed about this answer to make it a stronger CER response?
The Spanish were good to the Natives because they gave them food and taught them new things. This is shown in a picture of Spanish people with Native Americans. This means the Spanish helped the Natives a lot.
The Claim is biased and historically inaccurate.
Saying “The Spanish were good to the Natives” ignores the violence, enslavement, and destruction that actually occurred. The claim needs to be historically defensible, not based on a surface-level image.
The Evidence is vague and weak.
“A picture of Spanish people with Native Americans” is not specific enough. What picture? What’s happening in it? Is it a primary or secondary source? Describe it clearly.
The Reasoning doesn’t connect the evidence to the claim.
Just because the Spanish are seen near Natives doesn’t mean they were helping. It could be misleading. The reasoning should explain how the evidence proves the claim, not just restate it.
What is “slavery”?
A system where people are forced to work without pay and lose their freedom.
How did most Indigenous people die during the Spanish Conquest? (2 Answers, must say both)
Genocide, Disease