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Captain Cook

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Known as the first European to see places like Australia and New Zealand, Captain Cook led the way for the English into the world of exploration. A primary source image of Cook's firsthand account of his voyages and discussion questions help class members consider how the Age of Exploration connects to the economics of mercantilism. The primary source also connects to European colonialism.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
the age of exploration, european exploration, early explorers, european explorers, explorers, mercantilism, colonialism, australian history, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources
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Additional Tags
social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use primary source image and discussion prompts to lead a discussion on the reliability of sources or the connection between mercantilism and exploration
Classroom Considerations
  • To use the lesson, instructors should create a free Stanford History Education Group account
  • Learners may need background on Captain Cook, English exploration, or the history of Australia to contextualize the primary source
  • Activity does not take into account impacts on indigenous peoples and could be considered Eurocentric
Pros
  • Image is intriguing and connects to a variety of historical events and dynamics
  • Discussion questions are ready to use in class
Cons