12 Questions
In 1502, who were brought from Spain to the Americas for the first time?
The first set of enslaved Negroes
Why did the Spanish King grant a special license, or asiento, to Portuguese ships?
To allow Portuguese ships to bring enslaved Africans to Spanish colonies
What was the result of John Hawkins' first cargo of enslaved Africans to the British West Indies in 1562?
Queen Elizabeth I invested in John Hawkins' second voyage
What happened to the demand for enslaved Africans after the Sugar Revolution?
It increased greatly
Which group of people was initially used as laborers in the Spanish colonies?
Amerindians
What was the exception to the rule that colonial trade was restricted to the mother country?
Trading with foreign ships if an asiento was granted by the King
What was the primary reason Europeans traded with African and Arab traders?
To acquire gold
Who played an important role in the Portuguese expansion into West Africa?
Prince Henry the Navigator
What was the initial motivation for bringing enslaved Africans to Europe?
To use them as interpreters in Africa
Which event marked the beginning of Africans being brought to Europe by Europeans?
Antão Gonçalves and Nuno Tristão capturing 12 Africans
What event signaled the beginning of Spain's New World empire?
The beginning of Spain's New World expansion
What was the primary motivation for Spanish explorers to establish their New World empire?
Expanding Spanish influence in the New World
Explore the early trade relationships between Europeans and Arabs in North Africa during the 1400s. Learn about the exchange of goods such as gold, ivory, grains, and African slaves, as well as the involvement of Prince Henry the Navigator.
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