Early Modern Era 1450-1750: World Economy, Transformation of the West, Rise of Russia & Early Latin America
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Andrus AP World History Ch 19 Reading Study Guide #1 P. 404-417
1. Why do you think the former conquistador had doubts about the virtue of his life and experiences?
2. Why are the Spanish & Portuguese called Iberians?
3. When did Cabral reach Brazil?_____
4. What were the years of united Spanish/Portuguese Rule?_____
5. When was the war of Spanish Succession?_____
6. What were the years of the administration of the Marquis de Pombal in Portugal?_____
7. What were the three main Christian Kingdoms in the Iberian Peninsula by the 1400s?
8. Which of these kingdoms did Ferdinand & Isabella Rule?
9. What is high estimate of the number of Jews expelled by these monarchs (1492)?
10. What was the goal of many commoners who ventured to the New World?
11. How does the encomienda system fit in with this objective?
What were the three stages of Spanish & Portuguese conquest & colonization? (w/ approx years)
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15. Why were Mexico (Aztec) and Peru (Inca) such attractive territories to the Spanish?
16. How did the conquest of the Caribbean Islands set the stage for further Spanish colonial activity?
17. How were Spanish cities in the new world laid out? What kind of legal system was initiated?
Early Modern Era 1450-1750: World Economy, Transformation of the West, Rise of Russia & Early Latin America
18. Who was a leading advocate for the humane treatment of conquered Indians?
19. Read “Document: A Vision from the Vanquished.” Why is this a valuable source in a history class?
20. What are the author’s main complaints against Spanish rule?
21. In a sentence or two describe Cortez’s conquest of the Aztecs.
22. In a sentence or two describe Pizarro’ conquest of the Incas.
23. How were these conquests organized? (recruitment, pay, motivation etc.)
24. Besides superior technology & deadly diseases what political advantage did the conquistadors enjoy?
25. How did some Spaniards (arrogantly) justify these conquests and government policy?
26. How did some Spaniards condemn the activities of the conquistadors and the government?
27. Briefly describe the massive depopulation in New Spain. What replaced the Indian population?
28. How was Indian society reorganized and exploited under the Spaniards?
29. Why did the Spanish crown limit the inheritability of encomiendas?
30. Why do you think colonists begin to seek land grants instead?
Read “In Depth: The Great Exchange” and be prepared to discuss
31. Why and in what ways was the Columbian Exchange VERY significant?
32. Which civilization(s) was(were) the main beneficiary of this EPIC contact? WHY?