Colonial Prologue: Atahualpa vs. Pizarro
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What was the primary reason Atahualpa agreed to meet with Francisco Pizarro?

  • He aimed to learn about Spanish weaponry and strategies.
  • He felt no threat from Pizarro's small force. (correct)
  • He sought to form an alliance against a rival tribe.
  • He was curious about the Spaniards, but suspected a trap.
  • What was the name of the Inca empire that Atahualpa ruled?

  • The Golden Empire
  • The Empire of the Sun
  • Machu Picchu
  • Tahuantisuyo (correct)
  • Why did Pedro Pizarro and his companion cross themselves before Atahualpa's arrival?

  • To show respect for Atahualpa, who represented a powerful ruler.
  • To calm their nerves and show confidence.
  • To ask for forgiveness for their sins before battle.
  • To ask for protection, believing God would favor Christians against pagans. (correct)
  • What was the initial purpose of the Spanish expedition led by Francisco Pizarro?

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    What was the significance of Atahualpa's victory prior to meeting the Spaniards?

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    How did Pizarro prepare for Atahualpa's arrival in Cajamarca?

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    What detail indicates the young soldier's fear before Atahualpa's arrival?

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    What best describes the size difference between Atahualpa's retinue and Pizarro's army upon their meeting in Cajamarca?

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    What role did the church not play in colonial Latin America?

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    What two primary reasons drove the anti-clerical sentiments of the liberators during the Wars of Independence?

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    What was the primary function of the Inquisition in colonial Latin America?

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    Which precious metal constituted the majority of wealth extracted from the Spanish colonies?

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    Which of the following offenses might be tried by the Inquisition?

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    What did Spain's rivals, like England, France, and Holland, think of Spain finding silver in the colonies?

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    Which two locations were the sites of major silver mines in Spanish colonies?

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    What broader movement of thought influenced the liberators' views on the church?

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    What was a significant consequence of the Spanish Conquest in the Americas regarding labor?

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    Besides the Spanish, which other European power significantly contributed to the formation of a unique society in the New World through colonization and blending with different populations?

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    How did the Spanish Conquest influence the cultural landscape of Latin America?

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    What is meant by 'agency' in the context of indigenous populations after the Spanish Conquest?

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    What key element did Africans and Afro-descendants bring to the civilization forged in the New World?

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    What impact did the breaking of the Spanish Empire have on the Atlantic trading world?

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    Which demographic trend occurred in heavily populated indigenous areas after the initial decline following the Spanish Conquest?

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    What major religion was introduced to the Americas by the Europeans during the colonial period?

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    What was the primary message conveyed in Father Miguel Hidalgo's 'Grito de Dolores'?

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    Which of the following statements describes a key element of the annual reenactment of the 'Grito de Dolores' in Mexico?

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    What was Father Miguel Hidalgo's role in the Mexican War of Independence?

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    According to the provided text of the 'Grito de Dolores,' what was one of the primary grievances motivating the call to independence?

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    How did Father Hidalgo characterize the fight for independence in terms of divine support?

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    What specific symbol did Father Hidalgo invoke in his 'Grito de Dolores' to rally support for the independence movement?

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    According to Hidalgo, what essential component will always be distant without 'patria' and liberty?

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    Which of the following best describes the role of middle-class thinkers in revolutions, according to the content?

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    What is the central idea of popular sovereignty?

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    How did the 'Age of Enlightenment' thinkers view the role of the church?

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    Which of the following describes the immediate aftermath of Condorcanqui's capture and execution?

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    What role did early conspirators like L’Ouverture and Condorcanqui play in the Latin American independence movements, despite their individual failures?

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    Who primarily led the movements to separate Latin American lands from Spain during the Wars of Independence?

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    What was the relationship between the Creoles and Peninsulares?

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    What other ideology, besides economic, contributed to the Latin American and Creole desire for independence?

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    Flashcards

    Church Controversy in 19th Century

    The church faced intense criticism for its power and influence during the Wars of Independence.

    Inquisition

    The church's system for enforcing religious orthodoxy and punishing heresy and moral crimes.

    Anti-clericalism

    Opposition to the church's influence, especially during the Wars of Independence.

    Enlightenment Ideals

    Philosophical ideas of reason and individualism that influenced anti-clerical sentiments.

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    The Role of the Church

    The church was a major property holder and provider of education and services in the colonies.

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    Silver vs. Gold

    The most significant wealth from the colonies came from silver mines, not gold.

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    Zacatecas and Potosí

    Major silver mining locations in Mexico and Bolivia that fueled Spain's wealth.

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    Spain’s Colonial Wealth

    Spain profited immensely from silver found in its American colonies, becoming Europe's envy.

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    Afro-Europeans

    Africans and their descendants present in Iberia, some free and others enslaved.

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    Atlantic World

    A model for studying interactions of peoples from four continents bordering the Atlantic during colonization.

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    Spanish Conquest

    The expansion of Spanish dominion in the Americas that led to the establishment of empires.

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    Indigenous population rebound

    The resurgence of native populations in regions like Mexico and Peru after the Conquest's decline.

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    Agency in Colonization

    The ability of indigenous people to retain their culture and practices despite European dominance.

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    Roman Catholicism

    The religion brought by Europeans during the colonization in the Americas.

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    Blending of Cultures

    The fusion of African, Indigenous, and European elements in the New World society.

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    Portuguese Colonization

    The settlement and development of Brazil by Portuguese explorers, leading to a unique society.

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    Francisco Pizarro

    Spanish conquistador who led the expedition to conquer the Inca Empire.

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    Atahualpa

    The last emperor of the Incas before the Spanish conquest.

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    Cajamarca

    The city where Pizarro captured Atahualpa in 1532.

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    The Four Corners of the Earth

    Term referring to the vast extent of the Inca Empire.

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    Civil War

    Conflict between Atahualpa and his brother Huáscar over the Inca throne.

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    Ambush

    A surprise attack by Pizarro’s troops against Atahualpa.

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    Noblemen and Warriors

    Atahualpa's retinue comprised many skilled fighters and leaders.

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    Spanish expedition

    The group of Spanish soldiers under Pizarro’s command entering Inca territory.

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    Spanish Empire Break

    The movement away from Spanish colonial rule, leading to independence in Latin America.

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    Grito de Dolores

    A call for independence by Father Miguel Hidalgo on September 16, 1810, in Mexico.

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    Father Miguel Hidalgo

    Priest who initiated the Mexican War of Independence with the Grito de Dolores.

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    September 16, 1810

    Date of the Grito de Dolores marking the start of Mexico's independence movement.

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    Mexican President's Ritual

    Annual reenactment of the Grito de Dolores by the current president of Mexico.

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    Liberty and Happiness

    Hidalgo emphasized that without liberty, true happiness is unattainable.

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    Independence Movement

    A broader struggle across Latin America to attain freedom from colonial powers.

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    Transatlantic Mercantilism

    Economic system characterized by trade between empires and their colonies before independence.

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    Illegitimate Daughter

    A child born to parents who are not married, often facing social stigma.

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    Rebellion Role

    Involved tasks such as command and coordination during uprisings.

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    Caste War

    A conflict targeted at specific social classes, often leading to violence.

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    Early Conspirators

    Individuals who initiated liberation movements but often failed individually.

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    Creoles

    Wealthy individuals of Spanish descent born in Latin America, leading independence movements.

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    Peninsulares

    Spaniards born in Spain, often viewed as outsiders in Latin America.

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    Enlightenment Ideology

    Philosophical movement promoting reason and individual rights, influencing revolutions.

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    Economic Frustration

    Discontent arising from poor economic conditions leading to revolts.

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    Popular Sovereignty

    The idea that ultimate authority rests with the people, not a monarch.

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    Age of Enlightenment

    An 18th-century movement that emphasized reason and individualism over tradition.

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    Divine Right of Kings

    The belief that monarchs receive their authority directly from God.

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    Equal Rights

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    Deism

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    Eighteenth-Century Philosophers

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    Scientific Revolution

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    Secular Trends

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    Study Notes

    Colonial Prologue: Atahualpa and Pizarro

    • November 1532: Francisco Pizarro's small Spanish expedition (62 horsemen, 106 foot soldiers) marched into the Inca Empire towards Cajamarca.
    • Inca Emperor Atahualpa, having recently won a civil war against his brother Huáscar, was camped outside Cajamarca.
    • The Tahuantisuyo (Inca Empire) stretched from Ecuador to central Chile.
    • On November 15, 1532, the Spanish entered Cajamarca.
    • Atahualpa, with thousands of warriors, noblemen, and courtiers, remained outside the city.
    • Hernando Pizarro invited Atahualpa to visit Francisco Pizarro.
    • November 16, 1532: Atahualpa and his retinue (5-6,000) moved towards Cajamarca.
    • Pizarro's army ambushed Atahualpa in the city's central courtyard.
    • Spanish soldiers feared the large Inca army, but relied on faith in God to help them overcome the enemy.
    • Atahualpa and his people filled the square, making movement difficult.
    • Afro-Europeans, often as slaves, also participated in the Spanish conquest, dramatically increasing in numbers as the Spanish brought more Africans to the Americas.

    Spanish Conquest and Colonialism

    • Spaniards sought fame, wealth, and power in the Americas, establishing empires.
    • These empires shaped Latin American civilizations, influencing everything from religion to culinary traditions.
    • Portuguese colonized Brazil, creating a distinct society and economy.
    • A blended civilization emerged in the Americas, combining European, African, and Indigenous influences.
    • The "Atlantic World" paradigm studies interactions between peoples and forces across four Atlantic continents.

    Colonial Society and Culture

    • After initial Indigenous population decline, the population rebounded significantly in densely populated areas like Mexico and Peru.
    • Indigenous groups maintained language, religion, family practices, etc.
    • This "agency" reflects how indigenous communities retained autonomy despite European dominance.
    • The Roman Catholic Church was influential, owning vast land and controlling education and social services.
    • The Inquisition maintained religious and moral order.
    • The church also played a significant role as a financial institution in the colonies.

    Wars of Independence

    • The Age of Enlightenment challenged traditional monarchical and religious authority.
    • The concept of popular sovereignty, which posited that the people, not the king, held ultimate authority, was a key idea in the Enlightenment era.
    • Enlightenment thinkers viewed the church as a source of social control and favored reason over religious wisdom.
    • Scientific progress in the Enlightenment countered older, established scientific knowledge—specifically in cosmology.
    • Wealthy Creoles revolted against Peninsulares, viewing them as foreign interlopers.

    The Grito de Dolores

    • Father Miguel Hidalgo's call to independence on September 16, 1810, ("Cry of Dolores").
    • The Mexican president reenacts the "Grito" annually.
    • Hidalgo's speech emphasized the injustices of Spanish rule after centuries of tribute payments.
    • The speech encouraged Mexicans to fight for independence, inspired by freedom ideology.

    Leaders of Independence Movements

    • Leaders like Hidalgo and José María Morelos (Mexico), Francisco Miranda (Venezuela), and Antonio Nariño (Colombia) paved the way for independence movements.
    • Women also participated in the revolts, acting in roles from coordinating activities to leading troops.

    Economic Aspects of Colonialism

    • The Spanish claimed exploitation of major silver mines (Mexico & Peru) as divine providence.
    • By the late 16th century, Spain's silver mines made it a European powerhouse.
    • Wealthy Creoles played a significant role in Latin American independence, motivated by resentment toward Peninsulares and desire for greater economic autonomy.
    • Silver, not gold, was the major precious metal exported from the Spanish colonies.
    • Countries breaking with the Spanish Empire helped transform the Atlantic trading world to one focused on independent capitalist trade.

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