Review for wed test (Feburary) Flashcards
What were American Indians forced to do?
Many American Indians were forced to work for the Spanish on farms and in mines.
How do millions of American indians die?
Millions of American Indians died from diseases that were unknowingly brought to the Americas.
Europeans forced many American Indians to practice …..
Europeans forced many American Indians to practice Christianity.
Why did Europeans bring enslaved Africans?
To replace American Indian laborers, Europeans brought enslaved Africans to work in the Americas.
How did European and Americans change when new plants and animals were introduced to them?
Plants and animals were introduced to Europe and the Americas. European diets changed and American Indian groups began to use horses.
Europeans, Africans, and American Indians had different cultures and religions. (REPEAT)
Europeans, Africans, and American Indians had different cultures and religions. (REPEAT)
Why did the cultural exchange result in conflict?
Many American Indians were being forced to give up their way of life.
Why did Spain rulers pay for voyages?
Spain’s rulers paid for voyages to find riches and to spread Christianity.
What mistake did Columbus make when landing on America?
Columbus landed in North America, believing he had reached Asia.
What did conquistadors search for and claim?
Conquistadors searched for riches and claimed land for Spain in the Americas.
What did Magellan do while going on her expedition?
Magellan’s expedition circumnavigated the world.
In 1535, Spain established the colony of….
In 1535, Spain established the colony of New Spain.
