Unit 1: 1491-1607 Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What were Native American populations like in the America’s?
A
Diverse in their way of living and society was shaped by their differing environments.
2
Q
What effect did the arrival of Europeans have on Natives?
A
Decimation by diseases like smallpox.
3
Q
How did the Spanish handle Native Americans and African Americans?
A
They created the Encomienda system.
4
Q
What Effect did the Columbian exchange have on the America’s?
A
Introduction of new animals, food, culture, and people.
