Mapping Trade in the Americas
WORLD HISTORY PROJECT ORIGINS / LESSON 6.6 ACTIVITYMAPPING TRADE IN THE AMERICASUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “Mapping Trade in the Americas,”OER Project, https://www.oerproject.com/1PurposeExtend your understanding of trade networks in the Americas through geographic exploration,and then compare this region with what you’ve learned about trade in Afro-Eurasia.Process1.Examine the maps below. Circle three spots on the map where you think trade would be challenging. Place a star on two areas you think would work wellfor extensivetrade routes.North America South America
WORLD HISTORY PROJECT ORIGINS / LESSON 6.6 ACTIVITYMAPPING TRADE IN THE AMERICAS22.Watch World of Chaco(or read its transcript) and read “Long-Distance Trade in the Americas.” Take notes on the three categories below:Geographic featuresTrade routesTrade goods3.Using the blank map on the next page,labelas many ofthe following regionsas you can:•Chaco Canyon•Mesoamerica•Andes Mountains•Mississippi River•Amazon Rainforest•Caribbean Islands4.Draw arrows to show how trade moved between these different regions, using what you learned from the video and article. If you can, label these routes with the types of trade goods that likely moved along them.(If time allows, your teacher may ask you to complete independent research to locate additional details about these routes and regions.)
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WORLD HISTORY PROJECT ORIGINS / LESSON 6.6 ACTIVITYMAPPING TRADE IN THE AMERICAS45.Compare the map you made tothis map of trade routes before 1450,and then respond to the questions that follow.
WORLD HISTORY PROJECT ORIGINS / LESSON 6.6 ACTIVITYMAPPING TRADE IN THE AMERICAS5•Compare trade in the Americas with what you’ve learned about trade in Afro-Eurasia. How were these two trading systems alike?•How were they different?•What geographic and technological features do you think help explain the differences?