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What did coverture mean for married women?
What did coverture mean for married women?
- Family life was dependent on male dominance and female submission (correct)
- A married woman couldn't own property or sign contracts in her name (correct)
- A married woman could seek divorce, regardless of the situation
- A married woman could not conduct business for the family (correct)
Identify the innovations Native Americans lacked that limited the development of agriculture to certain regions.
Identify the innovations Native Americans lacked that limited the development of agriculture to certain regions.
- Domesticated animals (correct)
- Wheeled vehicles (correct)
- Trade networks
- Irrigation systems
Match each colony with a brief description of its social dynamics:
Match each colony with a brief description of its social dynamics:
New Spain = The need for labor led to conflicts with the native population New France = The need for allies in the fur trade led to interdependence with the native population New England = The need for land led to conflict with the native population
Place the following European voyages in chronological order: The Vikings established a settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows, The Columbian expedition makes landfall in the Bahamas, Amerigo Vespucci explores the coast of South America, Ferdinand Magellan circumnavigates the globe.
Place the following European voyages in chronological order: The Vikings established a settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows, The Columbian expedition makes landfall in the Bahamas, Amerigo Vespucci explores the coast of South America, Ferdinand Magellan circumnavigates the globe.
What were the outcomes of the Pueblo Revolt?
What were the outcomes of the Pueblo Revolt?
Match the new social category with its correct descriptor:
Match the new social category with its correct descriptor:
What is the definition of Metis?
What is the definition of Metis?
Identify the statements that describe the encounters between the peoples of the Americas and the Europeans.
Identify the statements that describe the encounters between the peoples of the Americas and the Europeans.
What were the most likely reasons the five tribes of Iroquois united under one confederacy?
What were the most likely reasons the five tribes of Iroquois united under one confederacy?
What country had a large naval fleet and could have located America before Columbus?
What country had a large naval fleet and could have located America before Columbus?
Identify the characteristics of Christian liberty.
Identify the characteristics of Christian liberty.
What petition was filed by Quakers demanding they be allowed to settle in a Dutch colony?
What petition was filed by Quakers demanding they be allowed to settle in a Dutch colony?
Why did Christopher Columbus most likely bring ten inhabitants from the Island of Hispaniola back to Spain?
Why did Christopher Columbus most likely bring ten inhabitants from the Island of Hispaniola back to Spain?
What statement best describes religious freedom in 17th century Europe?
What statement best describes religious freedom in 17th century Europe?
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Study Notes
Coverture and Women's Legal Identity
- Under coverture, married women lost their legal identity and rights.
- Family structure emphasized male dominance and female submission.
- Married women could not own property, sign contracts, or conduct business independently.
Agricultural Innovations of Native Americans
- Native Americans lacked wheeled vehicles and domesticated animals, limiting agricultural development.
- The presence of trade networks and irrigation systems did not restrict their agricultural capabilities.
Economic Conditions and Social Dynamics in Colonies
- New Spain experienced labor shortages, causing conflicts with native populations.
- New France's fur trade reliance created interdependence with Native Americans.
- New England's demand for land resulted in conflict with indigenous communities.
Chronology of European Exploration
- The Vikings established a settlement in Newfoundland at L’Anse aux Meadows first.
- Columbus made landfall in the Bahamas next, followed by Amerigo Vespucci exploring South Africa.
- Ferdinand Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe was the last event.
Outcomes of the Pueblo Revolt (1680)
- The revolt led to a more tolerant Spanish attitude towards Native Americans.
- Pueblo communities rejected European cultural symbols and rebuilt their places of worship.
- The Spanish military did not achieve victory in the revolt.
Social Hierarchies in Spanish America
- Peninsular: Europeans born in Spain, moving to the Americas.
- Criollo: Spaniards born in the Americas.
- Mestizo: Individuals of mixed indigenous and Spanish ancestry.
Definition of Metis
- Metis refers to the child of an Indian woman and a French man.
Encounters Between Americans and Europeans
- The invention of printing allowed shared information about exploration.
- European countries competed for native converts to their religions.
- Europeans initially pursued wealth through trade and labor opportunities in the New World.
Iroquois Confederacy Reasons
- The five tribes united to coordinate diplomatic relations and strengthen military forces against rival tribes.
- The alliance was not primarily to counter European invasion or to isolate from European disease.
Potential for Early American Location
- China had a significant naval fleet capable of discovering America before Columbus.
Characteristics of Christian Liberty
- Emphasis on becoming a "servant to God" reflected a moral and spiritual aspect rather than social status.
- Concepts of freedom and servitude were intertwined; ideas of religious toleration were not part of this characteristic.
Quakers' Petition in Dutch Colony
- The Flushing Remonstrance was a petition from Quakers seeking settlement in a Dutch colony.
Columbus's Actions with Indigenous Peoples
- Columbus brought inhabitants from Hispaniola to Spain mainly for their conversion to Christianity.
Religious Freedom in 17th Century Europe
- In 17th century Europe, individuals were required to follow the state-sanctioned religion, limiting personal freedom of religious choice.
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