Instructional Video

The Black Legend, Native Americans, and Spaniards

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Delve into the complex social and political structures of Native Americans prior to the arrival of European colonists. This video provides an overview of pre-Columbian America, with particular regard to the the colonization efforts of the Spanish and relationships with native peoples, and also addresses valuable consideration of what constitutes a primitive versus a civilized people.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Classroom Considerations
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Includes graphics and animations to illustrate historical content, as well as analysis of primary source document
  • Discusses importance of considering perspective and point of view when reviewing historical sources
Cons
  • Learners should have background information about this topic and a strong grasp of the English language, as speaker moves very quickly through material