12 Questions
What was the primary goal of the Conquistadors?
To explore and conquer native American lands
What was the result of the Pueblo Revolt in New Mexico?
Horses became available to natives, facilitating hunting and trade
What was the primary cause of Native American population decline according to the Black Legend?
Spanish cruelty
What was the primary reason for the survival of Jamestown during its early years?
The harsh yet effective leadership of John Smith
What was the Chesapeake/Virginia Company's decision that led to an increase in population in Jamestown?
To sell land to new settlers
What was the term used to describe the offspring of a Spanish father and a Native American mother?
Mestizo
What was a major factor in the development of complex irrigation systems in Southwest Native American settlements?
Aridity of the region
What was a consequence of the introduction of horses to Native American settlements in the Great Plains?
Shift away from farming to nomadism
What was a major motivation for Christopher Columbus' voyage?
To search for new trade routes to Asia
What was the main consequence of the Columbian Exchange?
European population growth due to new access to cheap foods
What was the Encomienda system?
A socio-economic labor system in which land-owning Europeans controlled the activities of Native American villages
What was a common feature of Northeast Native American settlements?
Mixed hunting and farming techniques
Explore the distinct societies of Native Americans in the Southwest, Northwest, and Great Plains, including their innovations in agriculture, resource use, and social structure. Learn about the impact of geographical context on their settlements and way of life.
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