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What stipulation was imposed on the conquistadors regarding the treasures found during their explorations?
What stipulation was imposed on the conquistadors regarding the treasures found during their explorations?
Which two empires were known to exist in the Americas during the time of early Spanish exploration?
Which two empires were known to exist in the Americas during the time of early Spanish exploration?
What was one of the main advantages that helped the Spanish conquer the Aztec Empire?
What was one of the main advantages that helped the Spanish conquer the Aztec Empire?
Who led the expedition that resulted in the conquest of the Aztec Empire in 1519?
Who led the expedition that resulted in the conquest of the Aztec Empire in 1519?
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What event is associated with Juan Ponce de León in relation to Spain's exploration of Florida?
What event is associated with Juan Ponce de León in relation to Spain's exploration of Florida?
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What was Ponce de León seeking when he first arrived in Florida?
What was Ponce de León seeking when he first arrived in Florida?
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Which tribe attacked Ponce de León's settlers in 1521?
Which tribe attacked Ponce de León's settlers in 1521?
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What did Jean Ribault accomplish in 1562?
What did Jean Ribault accomplish in 1562?
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What was the purpose of Fort Caroline built by the French in Florida?
What was the purpose of Fort Caroline built by the French in Florida?
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Why did Felipe II of Spain view the French presence in Florida as a concern?
Why did Felipe II of Spain view the French presence in Florida as a concern?
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What was the primary function of pueblos in Spanish settlements?
What was the primary function of pueblos in Spanish settlements?
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Who were the Peninsulares in the Spanish colonial system?
Who were the Peninsulares in the Spanish colonial system?
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What significant change did Bartolomé de Las Casas advocate for regarding Native Americans?
What significant change did Bartolomé de Las Casas advocate for regarding Native Americans?
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What crop became the primary focus for Spanish plantations in the Americas?
What crop became the primary focus for Spanish plantations in the Americas?
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Which group of settlers established Santa Fe in present-day New Mexico?
Which group of settlers established Santa Fe in present-day New Mexico?
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What factor led the Spanish to seek alternative labor sources during the slave trade?
What factor led the Spanish to seek alternative labor sources during the slave trade?
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Which argument did Bartolome de Las Casas make regarding African labor?
Which argument did Bartolome de Las Casas make regarding African labor?
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What was a major reason for the expansion of the slave trade in the West Indies?
What was a major reason for the expansion of the slave trade in the West Indies?
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How many Africans were transported from West Africa between 1500 and 1800 for sugarcane production?
How many Africans were transported from West Africa between 1500 and 1800 for sugarcane production?
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What impact did Columbus's voyages have on Native Americans?
What impact did Columbus's voyages have on Native Americans?
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What was a primary reason for European nations seeking alternative sea routes to Asia?
What was a primary reason for European nations seeking alternative sea routes to Asia?
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Which explorer was sent by England in search of a northern sea route to Asia in 1497?
Which explorer was sent by England in search of a northern sea route to Asia in 1497?
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Henry Hudson is known for discovering which geographical features?
Henry Hudson is known for discovering which geographical features?
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What was a notable outcome of Giovanni de Verrazano's exploration?
What was a notable outcome of Giovanni de Verrazano's exploration?
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What was Jacques Cartier's main goal during his exploration in the 1530s?
What was Jacques Cartier's main goal during his exploration in the 1530s?
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What was Martin Luther's main belief regarding salvation?
What was Martin Luther's main belief regarding salvation?
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What significant change did King Henry VIII make regarding the Church in England?
What significant change did King Henry VIII make regarding the Church in England?
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Which countries competed for land in North America during the period of religious reform?
Which countries competed for land in North America during the period of religious reform?
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What was a consequence of the Protestant Reformation in Europe?
What was a consequence of the Protestant Reformation in Europe?
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What was Spain's response to England's shift to Protestantism?
What was Spain's response to England's shift to Protestantism?
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What was the main reason the Virginia colony established in 1585 did not survive?
What was the main reason the Virginia colony established in 1585 did not survive?
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Who was the first English baby born in North America?
Who was the first English baby born in North America?
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Which explorer is known for making detailed drawings during the 1585 expedition?
Which explorer is known for making detailed drawings during the 1585 expedition?
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What prompted the rulers of Western Europe to consider colonization of North America?
What prompted the rulers of Western Europe to consider colonization of North America?
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Which event did Queen Elizabeth authorize in 1584?
Which event did Queen Elizabeth authorize in 1584?
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What was a significant consequence of the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire?
What was a significant consequence of the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire?
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Which factor primarily motivated Spanish explorers during the Age of Exploration?
Which factor primarily motivated Spanish explorers during the Age of Exploration?
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What was the main reason Felipe II of Spain took issue with French activity in Florida?
What was the main reason Felipe II of Spain took issue with French activity in Florida?
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Which of the following resulted from Juan Ponce de León's exploration of Florida?
Which of the following resulted from Juan Ponce de León's exploration of Florida?
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What was Jean Ribault's main achievement during his expedition in 1562?
What was Jean Ribault's main achievement during his expedition in 1562?
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What significant economic crop helped improve the economy of Jamestown after 1612?
What significant economic crop helped improve the economy of Jamestown after 1612?
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What was the primary reason for the introduction of land grants known as 'headrights' by the Virginia Company?
What was the primary reason for the introduction of land grants known as 'headrights' by the Virginia Company?
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How did the relationship between colonists and American Indians change after the marriage of Pocahontas and John Rolfe?
How did the relationship between colonists and American Indians change after the marriage of Pocahontas and John Rolfe?
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What role did the House of Burgesses play in the governance of Jamestown?
What role did the House of Burgesses play in the governance of Jamestown?
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What happened to the Virginia Company's charter in 1624?
What happened to the Virginia Company's charter in 1624?
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What was one of the primary goals of the Jamestown settlers?
What was one of the primary goals of the Jamestown settlers?
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Why was the location of Jamestown chosen?
Why was the location of Jamestown chosen?
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Who played a crucial role in the survival of the Jamestown colony?
Who played a crucial role in the survival of the Jamestown colony?
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What was the relationship between Captain John Smith and the Powhatan tribe?
What was the relationship between Captain John Smith and the Powhatan tribe?
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What happened to the relationship between the colonists and Native Americans after John Smith left?
What happened to the relationship between the colonists and Native Americans after John Smith left?
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