Pueblo Revolt and Its Impact

Mr. Eldridge's history lesson covers the Pueblo Revolt of 1680, a significant uprising by the Pueblo people against Spanish colonial rule in present-day New Mexico. The revolt was driven by cultural suppression, forced labor, and religious conversion efforts. On August 10th, 1680, the Pueblo people united to expel Spanish colonists, reestablishing their cultural autonomy. The revolt demonstrated the power of indigenous resistance and led to a more accommodating Spanish approach in subsequent decades. This event remains a crucial chapter in Native American history, highlighting the dynamics between indigenous populations and European colonizers.

What is another name for the Pueblo Revolt?

• Pueblo Conflict

• Pueblo Uprising

• Pueblo War

• Pueblo Rebellion

In which year did the Pueblo Revolt take place?

• 1700

• 1690

• 1680

• 1670

What was one of the main grievances of the Pueblo people under Spanish rule?

• Land disputes

• High taxes

• Forced labor

• Lack of trade opportunities

What sparked the Pueblo Revolt?

• Economic prosperity

• Cultural suppression and religious intolerance

• Discovery of gold

• Alliance with other tribes

On what date did the Pueblo people launch their coordinated attack?

• August 20th, 1680

• August 1st, 1680

• August 30th, 1680

• August 10th, 1680

What was the outcome of the Pueblo Revolt?

• Pueblo people were defeated

• The region was abandoned

• Spanish settlers were expelled

• A peace treaty was signed

What did the Pueblo Revolt demonstrate about indigenous communities?

• Their preference for isolation

• Their dependence on Spanish culture

• Their ability to collaborate and resist oppression

• Their reliance on European technology

How did the Spanish change their approach after regaining control?

• They increased military presence

• They abandoned the region

• They became more accommodating to Native traditions

• They enforced stricter policies

What role did the Pueblo Revolt play in history?

• It was a minor skirmish

• It was a peaceful protest

• It was a crucial chapter in Native American resistance

• It led to the end of Spanish colonization

What was a lasting effect of the Pueblo Revolt?

• The end of all conflicts in the region

• Complete independence for the Pueblo people

• Improved relations between indigenous populations and colonizers

• Increased European colonization