Native Slave Trade Lesson 1 Lesson Plan
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Title
Native Slave Trade Lesson 1 Lesson Plan
Subject
Pre-European Contact/First Contact
Description
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.
Creator
Jherron Sutton, Deborah Michaels
Language
English
Type
Lesson Plan
Files
Citation
Jherron Sutton, Deborah Michaels, “Native Slave Trade Lesson 1 Lesson Plan,” Native History Project, accessed July 11, 2026, https://native-history.sites.grinnell.edu/items/show/293.