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What did Hernán Cortés conquer with the help of American Indians and the spread of disease?
What did Hernán Cortés conquer with the help of American Indians and the spread of disease?
- New Spain
- The Aztec Empire (correct)
- Jamestown
- The Inca Empire
Pizarro successfully negotiated the release of Atahualpa after capturing him.
Pizarro successfully negotiated the release of Atahualpa after capturing him.
False (B)
What mystery remains regarding the Lost Colony of Roanoke?
What mystery remains regarding the Lost Colony of Roanoke?
The fate of the colonists and the meaning of the word CROATOAN.
Sir Walter Raleigh attempted to establish a colony on __________ Island.
Sir Walter Raleigh attempted to establish a colony on __________ Island.
Match the following explorers with their accomplishments:
Match the following explorers with their accomplishments:
Which statement best describes the conditions faced by settlers in Jamestown?
Which statement best describes the conditions faced by settlers in Jamestown?
What motivated Columbus to sail west in 1492?
What motivated Columbus to sail west in 1492?
Columbus correctly identified the land he discovered as part of the Indies.
Columbus correctly identified the land he discovered as part of the Indies.
What does 'San Salvador' mean?
What does 'San Salvador' mean?
The exchange of people, plants, animals, and diseases across the Atlantic is known as the __________.
The exchange of people, plants, animals, and diseases across the Atlantic is known as the __________.
Match the following explorers with their discoveries:
Match the following explorers with their discoveries:
What was one negative impact of the Columbian Exchange on American Indians?
What was one negative impact of the Columbian Exchange on American Indians?
Spanish settlers initially enslaved Africans due to the high death rate of American Indians.
Spanish settlers initially enslaved Africans due to the high death rate of American Indians.
What group of people did Columbus encounter in the Caribbean?
What group of people did Columbus encounter in the Caribbean?
Hernán Cortés arrived in Mexico in the year __________.
Hernán Cortés arrived in Mexico in the year __________.
What crop did settlers raise that was of great value in Europe?
What crop did settlers raise that was of great value in Europe?
What was the primary purpose of the Columbian Exchange?
What was the primary purpose of the Columbian Exchange?
Conquistadors were primarily known for their peaceful interactions with native populations.
Conquistadors were primarily known for their peaceful interactions with native populations.
Who is recognized as the traveler known for tales of riches in Asia?
Who is recognized as the traveler known for tales of riches in Asia?
The term __________ refers to people who travel to convert others to their religion.
The term __________ refers to people who travel to convert others to their religion.
Match the explorers with their activities:
Match the explorers with their activities:
What did Europeans primarily seek when they looked west across the ocean?
What did Europeans primarily seek when they looked west across the ocean?
Slavery refers to the treatment of people as citizens with rights.
Slavery refers to the treatment of people as citizens with rights.
What term is used to describe plants or animals that live and breed in a human environment?
What term is used to describe plants or animals that live and breed in a human environment?
A __________ is a violent action in opposition to a government or law.
A __________ is a violent action in opposition to a government or law.
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Study Notes
Early European Exploration
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European explorers often sought new routes to Asia, inspired by Marco Polo’s accounts of riches in the "Indies"
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Columbus's voyages, driven by these aspirations, led to the discovery of the Americas, mistakenly believed to be the Indies
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The Columbian Exchange was triggered by Columbus's voyages, resulting in a significant transfer of people, plants, animals, and diseases across the Atlantic
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This exchange brought valuable crops and domesticated animals to Europe, while introducing European crops and animals to the Americas
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However, European diseases decimated the native American population, leading to a devastating impact on their societies
The Impact of European Exploration
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The European quest for riches and power led to the establishment of colonies in the Americas, with Spain leading the way
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Conquistadors, Spanish soldier-explorers, conquered vast empires in Mexico and Peru, notably Hernán Cortés in Mexico and Francisco Pizarro in Peru
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These conquests resulted in the displacement of indigenous populations and the establishment of Spanish colonial rule, leading to the formation of New Spain
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The European colonization of the Americas brought about significant social, cultural, and economic changes, shaping the landscapes and identities of both continents
The Rise of Slavery
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The high death rate among American Indians due to European diseases led Europeans to enslaved Africans for labor in the Americas
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Slavery, a system of forced labor and denial of basic human rights, became deeply intertwined with the development of European colonies in the Americas
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The transatlantic slave trade brought millions of Africans to the Americas, causing immense suffering and contributing to the colonial economies
The Enduring Legacy of European Exploration
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The voyages of Columbus and the subsequent explorations spurred a European interest in exploring and conquering new lands
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This era marked the beginning of a period of global exchange and interaction, with profound consequences for both the Americas and Europe
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The legacies of colonialism, slavery, and the Columbian Exchange continue to shape the modern world, impacting demographics, economies, and cultures across the globe
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