Period 1: 1491-1607 Flashcards
1
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Reasons for exploration
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- Gold (trade/wealth)
- Glory (fame)
- God (religion)
1
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Impacts on Europe by the Columbian Exchange
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- Population growth
- Increased wealth
- Rise of capitalism
2
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Impacts on Africa by the Columbian Exchange
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- Slavery
3
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Impacts on Natives by the Columbian Exchange
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- Spread of disease
- Social classes formed
- Encomienda system
- The horse transformed Natives life
4
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Caste system
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A class structure that is defined by birth
5
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Encomienda system
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A system of forced labor imposed on indigenous workers by Spanish colonists
6
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French exploration and conquest
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- Had great territorial claims, but small settlements
- Main settlers: Fur traders and priests
- Had the best relationship with Native Americans of all European countries
7
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New Netherland
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- Most prominent commercial empire
- Fur trade
- Good relations with Natives
- One of the first territories to allow private worship
8
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British exploration and conquest
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- Built for profit and religious freedom
- Governors were sent over by England to rule over the colonies
- Did not want to convert Natives, but merely just wanted their land
- Touted religious freedom (Pilgrims and Puritans)
9
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Where did the Spanish colonize?
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- Mexico
- Present-day Florida
- South western part of South America
10
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Where did the French colonize?
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- Inland part of North America
- St. Lawrence River
11
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Where did the British colonize?
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- Canada
- The coast of the Atlantic Ocean
