11 Questions
Which event is associated with the introduction of slavery in Virginia?
Bacon's Rebellion
Who is credited with the destruction of the Aztec Empire?
Pizzaro
Who wrote 'The Black Legend' that criticized Spanish colonization in the Americas?
Las Casas
Which European explorer searched for the mythical 'Seven Cities of Cibola'?
Coronado
Who was known for their role in the Pequot War outcomes?
John Winthrop
What significant event occurred following the introduction of slavery in Virginia?
The beginning of Bacon's Rebellion
What was the consequence of Virginia's tobacco-based agriculture starting in the 1620s?
The introduction of indentured servitude
Who played a significant role in the Incas vs. Pizzaro conflict?
Cortes
Which European explorer is associated with searching for the Seven Cities of Cibola?
Columbus
'The Black Death' was a significant event during which time period?
Roman Catholic Church in the 1400s
'The Black Legend' criticized which aspect of Spanish colonization in the Americas?
'Treaty of Tordesillas'
Study Notes
Events and Figures in American History
- The event associated with the introduction of slavery in Virginia is the arrival of 20 enslaved Africans in 1619.
- Hernán Cortés is credited with the destruction of the Aztec Empire.
Spanish Colonization and Criticism
- Bartolomé de las Casas wrote 'The Black Legend', which criticized Spanish colonization in the Americas for its brutality and mistreatment of indigenous peoples.
Exploration and Conquest
- Francisco Vásquez de Coronado searched for the mythical 'Seven Cities of Cibola'.
- John Mason played a significant role in the Pequot War outcomes.
Economic and Social Consequences
- Following the introduction of slavery in Virginia, it became a dominant labor force in the colony.
- The consequence of Virginia's tobacco-based agriculture starting in the 1620s was the growth of a plantation economy.
Inca Empire and Spanish Conquest
- Francisco Pizarro played a significant role in the conflict with the Inca Empire.
Medieval European History
- 'The Black Death' was a significant event during the 14th century, specifically from 1346 to 1353.
Critique of Spanish Colonization
- 'The Black Legend' criticized the brutality, violence, and exploitation of indigenous peoples during Spanish colonization in the Americas.
Test your knowledge on the social castes, African slavery, tribal membership, interactions with natives, treaties, diseases, key figures, and events during the Spanish colonization of the Americas.
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