Part 2-Conduct background research on an issue from the above question. An example entry appears for you. However,
it is just an example. You should choose one of the suggested
issues of interest or an issue of your choice with parent or
guardian approval.
Questions
Why is the issue a problem? How
does it affect the community?
Where You Found
the Information (Be
Answers
specific.)
Example: Mandy discovered that feral cats
are a danger to themselves, to wildlife,
and to humans.
What groups, organizations, and
individuals might support your
position on the issue?
What government agencies address
or would address this issue?

Analyze the quotation below in the context of european exploration in the americas. as you read the quote, think about what it says about columbus's motivations to explore. was he interested in gaining knowledge, wealth, or both? how did his motivations influence how he treated the people already living in the americas? i did not try to examine them in detail, because it could not be done in 50 years. for my desire is to see and discover as much as i can before returning to your highnesses, our lord willing, in april. it is true that in the event of finding places where there is gold or spices in quantity i should stop until i had collected as much as i could. i, therefore, proceed in the hope of coming across such places.