Extra credit opportunity -- due Wednesday 10/3 (note the change from Tuesday)

Some of you  have raised some very thoughtful questions already this year...many of which I haven't had a very clear answer to!  So, for extra credit, you may choose to research an answer yourself.  Please provide a 1-1.5 page typed, double-spaced, well-organized response that clearly states the question/topic of research, provides an answer and lists (and briefly describe) the sources used.  Please consult at least 3 sources.  Also, be prepared to share your findings with the class on a date to be determined.

The first opportunity to do this must be based on something from the age of exploration or colonial settlement in the Americas, and needs to be completed by Wednesday October 3rd (note the change from Tuesday--you may have the extra day to do this if you want, since we won't be able to talk about it in class until Wednesday anyway).  I'll give you 5 extra points for a write-up/short presentation that meets the criteria above.