2013外研版选修九Module5《The First Americans》课件3.pptVIP

* 1. Who were the first people to live in America? 2. What do you know about Christopher Columbus? 3. Do you think Columbus discovered America? Why or why not? 4. Do you think Columbus is a very important person in American history? Why or why not? Introduction — Columbus Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) was an Italian explorer who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492, hoping to find a route to India (in order to trade for spices). He made a total of four trips to the Caribbean and South America during the years 1492-1504. Where did Native Americans come from? 2.How were they treated by