Lesson 1: Christopher Columbus Encounters Native Americans
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This lesson will explore the role Christopher Columbus played in the capture and enslavement of Natives, particularly the Taíno. Students will examine quotes from Columbus and unpack the meanings of Columbus’s language during his first encounter with Native Americans.