Pre-Writing: The Columbian Exchange
WORLDHISTORY PROJECTORIGINS / LESSON 6.8ACTIVITYPREWRITING: COLUMBIAN EXCHANGEUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “Prewriting”,OER Project, https://www.oerproject.com/1PurposePrepare to create a written argument by developing your claim and gathering supporting evidence. ProcessIf your teacher asks you to, analyze the DBQ Sourcesbefore you complete thisactivity.Prompt: How did the Columbian Exchange transform the Americas from c. 1500 to 1750 CE?1.Write a response tothe prompt,using your own words.2.Using your understanding of the content from this unit and your analysis of the prompt, write a claim.3.Ask yourself the following questions as you review your claim: •Does my claim make an argument?•Does my claim take a position that requires defending?•Is my claim focused and precise?•Does my claim answer the question, So what?•Does my claim reference the evidence I will use to support my argument?