Topic 12 - Colonial Civilizations Flashcards
1
Q
Why were the spanish able to conquer the Americas?
A
Diseases, technology, and conquistadors (Cortes and Pizarro)
2
Q
Why were colonies in the Americas created?
A
to extract raw materials like: silver, sugar, and tobacco. These were brought back to Europe and then bought for cheap.
3
Q
Why were native americans dying?
A
Diseases and terrible working conditions.
4
Q
Why were africans better than native americans to be laborers?
A
African laborers were immune to the diseases of the europeans so they would not die.
5
Q
How did laborers from Africa create social hierarchies?
A
People with lighter skin were on top and people with darker skin were on the bottom. people reproduced with other skin colors so there was an inbetween.
