Comparison of Economic Exchange
Teacher Resources
Driving Question: How were networks of exchange similar and different between c. 1200 and 1450 CE?
Now that you have learned about the networks of interregional trade that connected societies between c. 1200 and 1450, it’s time to show what you know. Revisit the course themes, identify the claim and contextualization in a writing sample, and focus on argumentation and comparison in an end-of-unit writing assessment.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify how networks of exchange were similar and different between c. 1200 and 1450.
- Create and support arguments using historical evidence to assess the similarities and differences in networks of exchange from 1200 to 1450 CE.
Vocab Terms:
- network
- society
- trade network
- urbanization
Writing: Thesis and Contextualization Part 1
Sometimes, seeing an example before attempting to do something can be very helpful. In this case, you will check out a sample essay to identify its thesis and contextualization.
Assessment: Unit 2 LEQ
With all the content and skills you learned in this unit, doing a Long Essay Question should be a snap! It’s time for you to show what you know!
Alternative Assessment: Unit 2 DBQ
You’ve read and analyzed a bunch of articles and documents! It’s time to use them to address a Document Based Question on the similarities and differences between networks of exchange from c. 1200 to 1450 CE!