MAS.SS.2.B

Examine the contributions of significant individuals from the Spanish colonial era, including Moctezuma, Hernán Cortés, La Malinche, Bartolomé de las Casas, and Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz.

Ethnic Studies: Mexican American Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
contributionssignificant individualsSpanish colonial eraMoctezumaHernán CortésLa MalincheBartolomé de las CasasSor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Skills
  • examine (the contributions of significant individuals from the Spanish colonial era) #dok2
  • identify (key figures of the Spanish colonial era relevant to Mexican American history) #dok1
  • analyze (the impact of these individuals' contributions on Mexican American history) #dok3
  • summarize (the main contributions of each individual) #dok2
  • compare (the roles and influence of these significant individuals) #dok2
Learning Targets
  • I can identify key figures from the Spanish colonial era, such as Moctezuma, Hernán Cortés, La Malinche, Bartolomé de las Casas, and Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. #dok1
  • I can summarize the main contributions of each significant individual listed in the standard. #dok2
  • I can examine the ways these individuals influenced the course of the Spanish colonial era. #dok2
  • I can compare the roles and influence of Moctezuma, Hernán Cortés, La Malinche, Bartolomé de las Casas, and Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. #dok2
  • I can analyze how the contributions of these figures affected Mexican American history and culture. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • The actions and contributions of significant individuals during the Spanish colonial era shaped the foundations of Mexican American history and identity.
  • Understanding the diverse roles of these individuals helps reveal the complex social, cultural, and political realities of the colonial period.
Essential Questions
  • Who were the significant individuals from the Spanish colonial era listed in the standard, and what roles did they play?
  • How did the contributions of these individuals influence major events during the Spanish colonial era?
  • In what ways did the actions of Moctezuma, Hernán Cortés, La Malinche, Bartolomé de las Casas, and Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz impact Mexican American history?
  • How do the legacies of these figures continue to be relevant in understanding Mexican American identity today?
  • What differences and similarities can you find among the contributions and perspectives of these individuals?