Doctrine of Discovery - 7th Grade Version

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The Doctrine of Discovery was used to justify:

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colonization and the seizure of land not inhabited by Christians

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Who issued the two key decrees related to the Doctrine of Discovery, and what were their purposes?

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The Pope issued the decrees to allow the enslavement of local people, and justify European explorers' claims on new lands.

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The Doctrine of Discovery influenced beliefs among European settlers by:

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granting them the right to claim lands inhabited by non-Christians.

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The Doctrine of Discovery had a significant impact on Native land rights by:

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granting European powers the right to claim lands occupied by Indigenous peoples.

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The Doctrine of Discovery became part of U.S. federal law through which means? A Supreme Court decision, An act of Congress, A presidential executive order, A constitutional amendment

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A Supreme Court decision

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How were original inhabitants viewed by the Europeans?

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Viewed as Inferior to Europeans

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Based on the summary what does superiority mean?

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Europeans sense of higher importance or value in compared to Natives.