12 Questions
Which historical event led to the cultural exchange between the 'New World' and the 'Old World'?
The accidental discovery of the North American continent by Western European explorers
What was a significant aspect of the Columbian Exchange?
The exchange of cultural ideas and technology
What distinguished the Native American society in North America from Europe in the late 1400s?
The presence of a system of government and society that rivaled Europe's
What was one of the negative impacts of the Columbian Exchange?
The spread of deadly communicable diseases to Native American populations
What is the cause of the precipitous decline of the Indian population as mentioned in the text?
Contagious diseases transmitted by Europeans
Which estimate best represents the decline in the Indian population after the arrival of the white man?
From fifteen million to a fraction of that
What did the Indians teach the white man about, which would have an incalculable human toll over several centuries?
Tobacco and cocaine
What can be inferred about the effect of European arrival on the Indian population?
The spread of infection and European behavior led to reciprocal casualties
How did Christopher Columbus view the native populations he initially encountered?
As inferior people who could be easily subjugated and used as servants
How did the Spaniards treat the native islanders, according to Bartolome de las Casas?
They exploited and mistreated the native islanders, using them for transportation and testing their blades on them
Based on the documents, what was one of the key differences between Christopher Columbus's view of the native populations and Bartolome de las Casas's view?
Columbus saw them as potential servants, while Bartolome viewed them as equal partners
What do these documents reveal about the treatment of the native populations by the European explorers?
The explorers exploited and mistreated the native populations for their own gain
Practice your ability to work with and understand historical documents using this Document-Based Question (DBQ) format exercise. Write a response with a relevant thesis supported by evidence from the documents, citing evidence from included source perspectives, and analyzing the documents by grouping them in at least three appropriate ways.
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