Enduring Mystery Anasazi Represented Starting Point Several Readings Related Early America Q10128719
The enduring mystery of the Anasazi represented our startingpoint, with several readings related to early America and theEuropean claim to lands within the area that would later become theAmerican West within the United States.
Many factors were at play to create the conditions for the earlyAmerican West. These included, but were not limited to, biological,cultural, economic, geographic, international, and politicalfactors. The readings are but snapshots of a rich history thatinfluenced the evolution of the American West we will study inearnest beginning in the mid-1800s.
In 2-3 sentences, answer the following two reflective discussionquestions. To answer, cut and paste the questions below and provideyour responses beneath them.
1. What are your top three observations/reflections aboutthis initial period of the American West, based on the readings inthe Course Content area for Week 2?
— Pick two or more readings from the Course Content areathat stand out and why you find them particularly important. Besure to reference these readings at the end of each of yourresponses.
2. What questions do you have about this early period in thehistory of the American West from about 1491 to the early 1800sthat you wish for us to pursue further for clarity andunderstanding?
— Identify the kinds of research or source documents youwould seek to obtain additional information beyond the readings inthe Course Content area. These can be either primary or secondarysources or both.