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What was the significance of the Spanish Piece of Eight or Spanish Dollar?
What was the significance of the Spanish Piece of Eight or Spanish Dollar?
- It was primarily used for trade with China.
- It was the first currency used in Spain.
- It originated from Mexico.
- It was the coin used to base the original United States dollar on. (correct)
How did the introduction of new mining techniques impact silver production in the Spanish Empire in the 18th century?
How did the introduction of new mining techniques impact silver production in the Spanish Empire in the 18th century?
- It caused a shift from silver to gold production.
- It had no impact on silver production.
- It resulted in a significant increase in silver production. (correct)
- It led to a decrease in silver production.
What was the role of Mexico as a possession of the Spanish Empire due to its silver wealth?
What was the role of Mexico as a possession of the Spanish Empire due to its silver wealth?
- Mexico lost its status as a possession of the Spanish Empire.
- Mexico became the most valuable possession in the Empire. (correct)
- Mexico remained equally valuable as before.
- Mexico became a less valuable possession compared to other territories.
How did the silver wealth affect the perception of the Creole elite about Mexico's importance in the Spanish colonial order?
How did the silver wealth affect the perception of the Creole elite about Mexico's importance in the Spanish colonial order?
In what way did silver become integrated into objects of everyday life during the 18th century?
In what way did silver become integrated into objects of everyday life during the 18th century?
In the context of the text, what was the significance of 'free towns' known as 'palenques' for some slaves?
In the context of the text, what was the significance of 'free towns' known as 'palenques' for some slaves?
How did the emergence of large communities of Afrodescendants in cities like Lima and Cartagena differ from life on sugar plantations?
How did the emergence of large communities of Afrodescendants in cities like Lima and Cartagena differ from life on sugar plantations?
Which term best describes the communities of Afrodescendants that emerged in cities like Veracruz and Cartagena?
Which term best describes the communities of Afrodescendants that emerged in cities like Veracruz and Cartagena?
Why did the Crown introduce African slaves into Spanish possessions according to the text?
Why did the Crown introduce African slaves into Spanish possessions according to the text?
What was a key difference in the experiences of African slaves in the Caribbean sugar plantations compared to those in 'free towns' known as 'palenques'?
What was a key difference in the experiences of African slaves in the Caribbean sugar plantations compared to those in 'free towns' known as 'palenques'?
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