Historical timeline illustration of the conquest of the Inca by Pizarro, showing key events and dates.

Conquest of the Americas Create a timeline of the conquest of the Inca by Francisco Pizarro. Time Approximately 1 hour Assignment Prompt In this assignment you will conduct research and use what you have learned to create a timeline. Assignment Instructions Step 1: Gather materials and necessary information. Review your suggested research sites: The Incas Fight for Survival Take good notes of important events and dates in the conquest of the Inca by Francisco Pizarro. Ask your teacher whether you will be using presentation, drawing, word-processing, or artistic software to develop the timeline. You may also be able to use a large piece of paper or timeline board, but be sure to ask your teacher if these materials are acceptable. Step 2: Consider the required elements of the timeline. Begin your timeline with the arrival of Pizarro and end with the fall of the Inca to Pizarro and the conquistadors. Include in your timeline a brief description of each event, including the date when it occurred and a picture. Use time intervals of 1, 5, or 10 years. Make your timeline easy to read. Construct your timeline on a computer, on a tablet, or by hand using a ruler or straightedge, paper, and colored pencils or markers. Access the timeline builder . Ask your teacher for guidance as to which form your timeline should take. Step 3: Think about these steps for creating a successful timeline. Plan – Sketch out your timeline on a piece of paper before you begin. Draft – Create a rough draft Mehr sehen