1. Chapter 11: Worldviews in Conflict Worldview Inquiry: How does cultural contact between two societies affect their identity and worldview?

2. Chapter Overview. This chapter explores the contact between the Aztec and Spanish empires and the changes that came about because of that contact. How did both the Spanish and the Aztecs adapt their worldviews over time as a consequence of ongoing contact?

3. Consider these questions…. Most wars involve more than a physical struggle. Wars are often clashes in which one ideology, or set of values, challenges another. What happens once a war is over? Do the “winners” always make the “losers” give up their traditions and beliefs? Or do both sides adopt parts of another’s worldview? What happened in Mexico after the conflict between the Aztecs and Spanish?

4. Class discussion Have you ever met someone from a different culture? In what ways were you influenced by that person? What ideas, beliefs, customs, sports, pastimes did they share? If two societies were coming together, what impact would they have on each other?

5. Worldview Strands Economy – Encomienda system. Values – Art and literature. Society – Hierarchy, marriage law, independence from Spain. Beliefs – Franciscan order and Catholicism. »Two Sections: »Changing a Worldview »A New Worldview Emerges

6. Chapter Opener Read the Chapter Opener on pg. 237 –From which perspective is the text on the historical marker written? –What does this suggest about Mexico’s society today? –Examine Fig. 11-1, pg.236 –How does this photograph illustrate contact across cultures and times in Mexico?

7. Section 1: Changing a Worldview Focus question: How can losing a war affect a conquered people’s worldview? –Imagine the United States has completely taken over Canada in a military campaign. Following their conquest, this nation implements a policy of assimilation by imposing their culture, beliefs, and economic traditions. –Is there any Canadian foods, habits, traditions, and practises that the U.S. might adopt? »Read the opening paragraph, pg 238 and discuss the questions in your groups or with a partner.

8. A New Religion and a New Economy Read pgs 239 – 240, A New Religion –Why do you think the Spanish showed no tolerance of Aztec religious beliefs? Read pg 242, A New Economy. –Explain in your own words what this new economic system was. How did this new economic system impact the Aztecs?

9. Assignment One half of the class will complete the following assignment with a focus on religion and the other half will focus on the economy. You are to create two visuals, side by side, showing an aspect of Aztec religion or economy before the Conquest and the state of religion or economy after the Conquest. »Your visuals should show the great changes that occurred. »You will present your drawings.

10. Section 2: A New Worldview Emerges Focus Question: How can intercultural contact produce a new society that combines aspects of both original societies? –Consider what happened with the English and French in Canada. –Identify how French culture has influenced Canadian society. Identify ways that English culture influenced French culture in Canada. »Vive le Français! J’aime le Français beaucoup! ~M. J. Belous

11. Setting up a Colony Read the opening paragraphs on pg 246 and discuss the questions in light of the conversation from the previous slide. Read pgs. 247 and 249, Setting Up a Colony. –Make a list of the actions Cortés took after the conquest. After each action, identify whether you think it was justified or not justified. Discuss as a class. »Working with your group or a partner read the section, `The Independence Movement.” (pgs 249 – 254) Work together to create a timeline of significant events that led to Mexico's independence. Discuss as a class.

12. Unit 2 Culminating Activity You will have 5 class periods to complete this assignment. This is an individual assignment and think of it as an in class exam. You will present your visuals to the class. Read pg. 257 – Unit 2 Culminating Activity.

13. Criteria for success: See rubric. Your visual representation will need to contain –Text and graphics –A visually attractive presentation centered on your chosen visual images. –Clear communication of the criteria by which you ranked the Spanish and Aztec influences on Mexico today with evidence of your ranking by significance. »Indication whether the influence was Spanish or Aztec. »Clear indication of how that influence exists in Mexico today. »A statement of why the History Channel should pick each image for their film. »Your visual representation may take the form of a PPT, a storyboard, a poster, or a photo album.

14. Guidelines Class 1 – Complete Step One. Record point form notes in response to the question posed around each element. Class 2 – Once you have responded to the three questions, complete the “before and after” chart found in Step Two. Complete Step 3. Class 3 – Respond to the question, “To what extent does present day Mexico reflect the influence of Spain?” Use the worldview strands as a guide. Provide specific examples – point – proof. Only then do you evaluate the impact of intercultural contact on present day Mexico on the 5-point rating scale.

15. Guidelines con’t Class 4 - Respond to the question, “To what extent does present day Mexico reflect the influence of the Aztecs?” Use the worldview strands as a guide. Provide specific examples – point – proof. Only then do you evaluate the impact of intercultural contact on present day Mexico on the 5-point rating scale. Class 5 – Complete Step Five. For each image you choose, you must be able to explain why you chose that particular image! What is not complete by the end of this class is for homework. Due next class.