History Flashcards
What were some reasons for the decline and death of the Tainos & Kalinagos?
Brutal Punishment > Encomienderos whipped Indians and forced them to acquire gold.
Diseases > The Indians had no immunity to diseases such as eg: small pox, measles, fevers and colds
Many Indians were hunted for sport on horse - back.
What was the council of the Indies?
This council made sure all laws were upheld concerning trade members comprised of representatives from the government and church.
Who was the govener?
This was the official who collected all taxes and carried out official administrative duties. Aka vice roys and looked over all issues concerning monarch.
Who was a Audencia?
These were known as a traveling Spanish lawyers.
What did Residencia do?
These were memebers who conducted inquiry on the govener
What did Mayors do?
Mayprs helped the goveners to carry out official duty.
What are two factors that resulted in the breaking of the Spanish monopoly?
Treaty of Tordesillas (1494), because of this treaty Br, Fr and the Dutch wanted control of colonies, power, gold, status and wealth? As a result, these countries were aggressive.
British, French and Dutch were much stronger than the Spanish, with regards to military strength and financial aid from their monarch’s.
What are two effects of European Rivalry in the new world?
The Spanish monopoly became crippled and Spain became financially weak.
Britain emerged as the most powerful European nation in the Caribbean in regards to the number of colonies she controlled.
