Unit 1 APUSH
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This flashcard set explores the complex history of early encounters between Europeans and indigenous peoples of the Americas. Learners will encounter key events such as the arrival of the first peoples, Columbus's voyages, and the establishment of settlements like Jamestown. The set covers significant cultural, economic, and social changes including the Columbian Exchange, the impact of European diseases, and the motives behind European exploration. By studying these cards, users will gain insight into the diverse cultures of Native American societies and the transformative effects of colonial expansion on both sides of the Atlantic.
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What marked the arrival of the first people in the Americas?
The first people arrived at least 10,000 years ago.
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What impact did Columbus's first voyage have on world history?
It initiated lasting contact between people on opposite sides of the Atlantic.
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What significant event occurred in Jamestown in 1607?
The founding of the first permanent English settlement.
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How did geography and climate affect indigenous cultures in the Americas?
They led to varied cultural traits and adaptations.
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What motivated European explorers in the Americas?
Desires for wealth, land, and spreading Christianity.
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What was the Columbian Exchange?
A trade of animals, plants, and germs between Europe and the Americas.
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What impact did European germs have on the native population of the Americas?
The native population often declined by 90% within a century.
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Why were enslaved Africans brought to the Americas?
Europeans sought low-cost labor for mines and plantations.
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How did enslaved Africans resist European domination?
They maintained elements of their culture.
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What made Spain the wealthiest European empire in the 16th and 17th centuries?
Mines in Mexico and South America produced vast amounts of silver.
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What system did Spain use to subjugate Native Americans by 1500?
The encomienda system.
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What did the Treaty of Tordesillas accomplish?
Divided Spanish and Portuguese claims in the Americas.