JG CHAPTER 1 REVIEW

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In 1776, what did political philosopher Adam Smith observe about the "discovery" of the Americas? Options: The European colonization of the Americas changed the course of history., Christopher Columbus's role in settling the New World was insignificant., Native Americans had benefited tremendously from European encounters, In reference to the Americas, the term "discovery" is misleading and should not be used.

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The European colonization of the Americas changed the course of history.

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Which of the following resulted from the European exploration, conquest, and colonization of the Western Hemisphere? European interest in Africa dissipated, instead Europeans focused on enslaving Natie American Populations., The Old and New Worlds remained largely unchanged., Native Americans gained an unprecedented amount of political power., Crops new to each hemisphere reshaped people's diets and transformed the natural environment.

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Crops new to each hemisphere reshaped people's diets and transformed the natural environment.

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the Americas before the arrival of Europeans? A diverse array of Native American groups had their own languages, cultures, and conflicts.

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A diverse array of Native American groups had their own languages, cultures, and conflicts.

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How did Native Americans view the concept of land ownership?

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They viewed land as a common resource to use.

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What role did religion play in Columbus's explorations?

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Catholics in Spain supported his expeditions because they wanted to end Muslim control of the eastern trade.

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What was MOST significant in inspiring Spanish conquistadores during their conquest of the New World?

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a desire to spread catholicism and gain wealth and national glory.

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The Columbian Exchange was

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The transatlantic flow of people, plants, animals, and germs that began after Christopher Columbus reached the New World.

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When Native Americans first encountered Europeans, what led to the European diseases being so deadly?

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Centuries of continental isolation meant the Native Americans had no immunity.

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Who in the sixteenth-century Spanish empire would have the most authority? Options: an administrative official from Spain, a locally born wealthy land owner, a Catholic priest, an administrative official from the New World

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an administrative official from Spain

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Why did French and Dutch settlers seek peaceful relations with local Indians?

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French and Dutch settlers depended on trade alliances with Native Americans.