PA#4 New Spain

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PA#4 New Spain

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YOU MUST COMPLETE THE ENTIRE ASSIGNMENT BEFORE THE DESIGNATED TIME TO RECEIVE CREDIT.

Instructions:

Reading the articles.

Analyze the image. 

Answer all parts of the required questions.

Reply to at least 1 other classmate before the due date.
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Articles 

Rodriguez, “An Unsettling Racial Score Card” Download “An Unsettling Racial Score Card”
Gates, “The Black Grandma in the Closet” Black in Latin America Download “The Black Grandma in the Closet” Black in Latin America

If you can’t open the 2 links email me and I will email you the articles. 

Rodriguez Download Rodriguez

Gates  Download Gates 

Image  Casta Painting

Figure 1. Luis de Mena, ‘‘Castas,’’ ca. 1750. Oil on canvas, 119 x 103 cm. from the Collection of the Museo de America, Madrid ´ (inventory number 00026).

Questions–Make sure you read the articles before answer the questions. 

 Answer all parts of the questions in complete sentences. 

  1. Painting:  When was the artwork created? Who is the author? Why is this image a primary source? What do you think is the main message of the painting? 
  2. Rodriguez’s article: READ THE ARTICLE BEFORE ANSWERING.According to the article, what is mestizaje? What do the casta paintings represent ? 
  3. Rodriguez’s article: READ THE ARTICLE BEFORE ANSWERINGHow does the legacy of the caste system manifest itself in Latin American societies today? What can societies do to eradicate or lessen the negative effects of this aspect of colonialism?  
  4. Gates’ article: Who was Yanga? What is the importance of the town of Yanga?
  5. Reply to 1 classmate. Response has to be more than just I agree or disagree with you. Explain the reason you agree or disagree.

Follow the Rubric. 

 

 

Rubric  

Responses must be in complete sentences.

You must reply to one classmate and answer all parts of the questions in order to receive full credit for the assignment.

Your reply to one classmate must be more than just I agree with you or I disagree with you. Explain the reasons for agreeing or disagreeing with your classmate.  

 

 

5 points

4 points: Questions The responses are clear and comprehensive. All parts of the questions are answered. 

1 points: Reply to classmate is analytical (Must be more than a like or I agree, explains the reasons why you agree or disagree with comments)

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This question is taken from History 043 – The Mexican-American in the History of the United States I » Spring 2022 » Assignment