Unit 5

Question 1

What are the characteristics of Colonial System?

Answer 1

1. Colonial govs. Mirrored the home govs.
2. Catholicism had a strong influence on the development of the colonies
3. A major element of the economy was the mining of precious metals (gold&silver)

Question 2

What is a Hacienda?

Answer 2

A Spanish owned plantation that used native or slave labor

Question 3

What major cities were established as outposts of Colonial authority?

Answer 3

1. Havana
2. Mexico City
3. Lima
4. Sao Paulo
5. Buenos Aires

Question 4

What are Viceroys(Peninsulares)

Answer 4

Colonial officers born in Spain and governor who ruled as representatives of a a monarch