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Chapter 1: 1491-1607

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Chapter 1 of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness, BRI’s U.S. History Curriculum Resource, invites students to explore how the collision of cultures created a “New World.” Students will learn about the development of systems of cultural exchange between Europe, Africa, and the Americas, as well as evaluate the impact of European contact with Native Americans and the Americas.


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