“What caused the Upper Pima (O’odham) Rebellion?” Students will encounter various answers to the essential question through the close reading and study of several primary and secondary sources. Students will have the opportunity to understand the impact of the Spanish mission system on native peoples and to investigate some of the causes of the rebellion.
Recommended level: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
1. The Upper Pima (O'odham) Rebellion of 1751: Causes and Context