APUSH Unit 1
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This flashcard set explores the European encounters in the Americas from 1491 to 1607, focusing on cultural exchanges and important historical events. Learners will study key topics such as the impact of the Columbian Exchange, the role of figures like Columbus and Bartolom de Las Casas, and the dynamics of Native American interactions with European settlers. Through this material, students will gain insights into the complexities of colonization, cultural adaptations, and the economic motivations driving exploration and settlement.
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How did horses affect the Lakota Sioux?
They enabled the tribes to follow buffalo herds more easily.
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What mistake did Columbus make regarding his voyage?
Columbus mistakenly believed he had found a shorter route to Asia.
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What was the Columbian Exchange?
The transfer of plants, animals, and germs between the Americas and Europe, Africa, and Asia.
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What date did Emperor Charles V of Spain issue the colonial charter?
August 18, 1518.
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Who was Bartolom de Las Casas?
Bartolom de Las Casas was a Spanish priest who advocated for better treatment of Native Americans.
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Who wrote 'The Discovery of the North Part of Virginia'?
John Brereton.
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When did the first people arrive in the Americas?
The first people arrived in the Americas at least 10,000 years ago.
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What enabled plains tribes to merge or split?
Changing conditions and common migration practices.
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Why was slave trading profitable for Europeans?
Slave trading was profitable due to the use of enslaved labor on sugar plantations.
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How did the Columbian Exchange transform diets in Eurasia?
It introduced new foods like beans, corn, and potatoes, spurring population growth.
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How did the Spanish Empire's growth affect North American social structures?
It shaped economic and social structures significantly over time.
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What did the New Laws of 1542 aim to achieve?
The New Laws of 1542 aimed to end Indian slavery, halt forced labor, and abolish the encomienda system.