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Iberia in 1492: Map of the Iberian Peninsula, 1270–1492, showing the kingdoms of Portugal, Castile, Navarre, Granada, Aragon, and Majorca.; Format: image/map

House of Inquisition museum in Cartagena, Colombia: A stone courtyard is visible through the framing of an arched doorway. Sunlight splashes on the opposing wall. The Inquisition was an institution within Roman Catholicism charged with preserving the purity of Church doctrine. It was started in the 13th century,...; Format: image/photograph

Barred windows on the House of Inquisition: The House of Inquisition museum has barred windows on the fist floor and a series of balconies above. The stone walls are painted white. The Inquisition was an institution within Roman Catholicism charged with preserving the purity of Church doctrine. It was...; Format: image/photograph

Entrance to the House of Inquisition: An elaborately carved stone doorway fronts the House of Inquisition in Cartagena, Colombia. The first story windows are barred, while small balconies adorn the windows above. The Inquisition was an institution within Roman Catholicism charged with preserving...; Format: image/photograph

Two worlds: Educator's guide: Lesson plans and activities to be used with "Two Worlds: Prehistory, Contact, and the Lost Colony" -- the first part of a North Carolina history textbook for secondary students.; Format: book (multiple pages)

St. Francis Church in Cochin, India: This is St. Francis Church in Cochin, India. It was the first European church to be built in India. The original wooden structure, built in the early 1500s, was eventually replaced by the current stone building. The building, rededicated several times by several...; Format: image/photograph

Reading guide: Spain and America: In Two worlds: Educator's guide, page 3.2; These terms and questions will guide students as they read "Spain and America: From Reconquest to Conquest." Filling in the chronological list of dates will enable students to understand the order in which events unfolded in Spain and in America, and answering the questions will encourage students to think critically about the readings in the chapter.; Format: /lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies); By Pauline S. Johnson.

Analyzing Statistics S.S. Europe and Russia: Students will gather statistical information on countries in Europe and Russia from almanacs. The information will be recorded in a chart. Students will then take the information and make line or bar graphs. Students will analyze the information by answering higher level thinking questions.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Information Skills); By J. Brown.

Educator's guide: Spain and America: In Two worlds: Educator's guide, page 3.1; The article "Spain and America: From Reconquest to Conquest" introduces a lot of information and a number of issues that may be new to students. These suggestions will help you use the article in a way that best fits the needs of your class.; Format: /lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies); By Pauline S. Johnson.

Europe: Explore the culture, geography, and history of the nations of Europe with this sampling of educational resources found on LEARN NC.; Format: bibliography/help

Spain and America: From Reconquest to Conquest: In Prehistory, contact, and the Lost Colony, page 3.1; In 1491, no European knew that North and South America existed. By 1550, Spain -- a small kingdom that had not even existed a century earlier -- controlled the better part of two continents and had become the most powerful nation in Europe. In half a century of brave exploration and brutal conquest, both Europe and America were changed forever.; Format: article; By David Walbert.

Shadows of a people: Introduction: In Intrigue of the Past, page 4.1; Lessons in this part stand alone, yet link to and expand on some tidbit in Chapter 3. They focus emphasize that the “Indians” Columbus met were not frozen in time as many people even today believe. Their history is one of time passage, of journeys, of adaptations, of settling, of interactions, of conflict—everything that is the fabric of life.

Climbing the school ladder: A challenging task for immigrant Latino students: In Bridging Spanish language barriers in Southern schools, page 1.1; Teachers play a critical role when helping immigrant children adjust to a new school life. Because immigrants' backgrounds and experiences are so diverse, it is important for teachers no to make assumptions and to get to know individual children.; By Magda Corredor.

It's in the garbage: In Intrigue of the Past, page 1.9; In studying archaeological concepts, students will analyze garbage from different places demonstrate competence in applying the concepts of culture, context, classification, observation and inference, chronology and scientific inquiry.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 English Language Arts and Social Studies)

The Edenton "Tea Party": In Revolutionary North Carolina, page 2.7; In October 1774, several prominent women of Edenton gathered at the home of Elizabeth King, with Penelope Barker presiding, to sign a petition supporting the American cause. This letter describing the event, which came to be known as the Edenton Tea Party, appeared in a London newspaper. Includes historical commentary.; Format: letter

The French and Indian War: In Colonial North Carolina, page 8.1; The French and Indian War was the North American conflict that was part of a larger imperial conflict between Great Britain and France known as the Seven Years' War. The French and Indian War began in 1754 and ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1763. The war provided Great Britain enormous territorial gains in North America, but disputes over subsequent frontier policy and paying the war’s expenses led to colonial discontent, and ultimately to the American revolution.; Format: article

Violence in Wilmington: In Revolutionary North Carolina, page 2.11; In the spring of 1775, Janet Schaw, a Scottish lady visiting family in North Carolina, described the "shocking outrages" committed by revolutionary militia and mobs. Includes historical commentary.; Format: letter; By Janet Schaw.

Discussion guide: Religion in early America: This discussion guide will help students understand the larger context of religion in colonial America as they read about topics such as Quaker emigration and the Great Awakening.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies); By Pauline S. Johnson.

Janet Schaw on American agriculture: In Colonial North Carolina, page 6.3; Excerpt from the diary of a Scottish lady traveling in North Carolina on the eve of the American Revolution. She describes, and harshly criticizes, the farming practices she finds in the colonies. Includes historical commentary.; Format: diary; Commentary and sidebar notes by David Walbert and L. Maren Wood.

Africans before captivity: In Colonial North Carolina, page 4.1; Most Africans who came to North America were from West Africa and West Central Africa. This article describes some of the cultures and history of those regions prior to the beginning of the slave trade.; Format: article

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