Reference no: EM133731572 , Length: Words Count:800
Assignment:
Our second reading response will ask you to engage with some primary sources concerning European exploration, the California Missions, and Mexican California. Please read the readings and respond to the following questions:
Reading: Columbus Journal
Based on what you read in his journal, what does Columbus primarily care about upon his arrival to the Americas? Can you find evidence of the "3 G's" as described in lecture?
Reading: Pablo Tac's Account
Who was Pablo Tac and what does he discuss in his writings about Mission life? How does Pablo describe life at a Mission? Please provide specific examples.
Readings: Testimonios
What did the Indian woman tell Doña Eustaquia and what happened in the Indian attack described by Juana Machado? What can we learn about life in Mexican California from Machado's writing?
Note: Longer responses typically produce a stronger response so aim for 800 words if you are seeking full credit
Use paragraphs:
Please use paragraphs to separate responses/different themes and topics
Citations:
Please provide between 2-4 citations/references to the assigned readings per question. You are only citing from the assigned readings - no outside research is necessary.