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US HIST 1 Tri. 1 Writing Assignments 2010

 * #1. Find a news article on BBC news that has a similar story or similar themes to either the journey of Christopher Columbus or the Spanish Conquistadors. Write or type 1/2 page explaining the topic of the news item and it's connection to Columbus or the conquistadors. 10 points


 * 1) 2. FInd 5 websites or other sources that give information or statistics on the impact of diseases Europeans brought with the m to the new world. Record the website address, summarize the information and/or statistics, and rate each website based on whether you think it is a reliable source of information or not #1 will be the most reliable; #5 is the least reliable. Explain your reasons why you believe the website to be reliable or unreliable. 10 points ||