Petition for Expedition

Many of the histories and experiences of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas recount how first contact with Western Europeans led to relationships that deepened the cultural interaction between these two groups. In this lesson you will examine the motives for establishing a relationship and the perspectives held by each group about the relationship. Use the selections to gather background as you inquire into these two questions:

• What were the motives that led to the establishment of a relationship?

• World Views – What perspectives did each group have about the relationship?

Assignment

Please complete your Petition for Expedition Assignment now.

Reflection

Write a reflection about motives to travel to unknown lands. What influence might your motives have on the first contact between you and the people you meet?