Question 1

The sophistication and diversity of the peoples in the early Americas is remarkable. Explore that diversity in an that discusses early Native American culture, architecture, religion, gender relations, economy, and views of freedom.

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Question 2

Many Dutch identified with American Indians as fellow victims of Spanish oppression.

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During the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule in the 16th century, many Dutch people saw themselves as similarly oppressed by Spain as the Native Americans were by European colonizers. This led to an identification with Native American cultures, which was reflected in Dutch art, literature, and popular culture of the time.

Question 3

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two.
-Jesuits

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Question 4

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two.
-"coverture"

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Coverture refers to a legal doctrine in English law where a married woman's legal rights and obligations were subsumed by those of her husband, effectively making her legally dependent on him.

Question 5

Explain as thoroughly as you can how the slave trade affected African society.

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Question 6

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two.
-private property

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Question 7

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two.
-African slave trade

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Question 8

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two.
-Columbian Exchange

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Question 9

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two.
-Bartolomé de Las Casas

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Question 10

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two.
-conquistadores

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Question 11

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two.
-Christopher Columbus

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Question 12

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two.
-mound builders

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Question 13

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two.
-Indian freedom

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Question 14

One Spanish official remarked that "the maxim of the conqueror must be to settle." Explain what you think he meant by this statement. Illustrate the various ways conquerors settled the New World, commenting on what worked, what did not work, and the consequences of those methods.

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Question 15

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two.
-Black Legend

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Question 16

The Dutch prided themselves on their devotion to liberty. Explain what kinds of liberties and freedoms the Dutch recognized that other nations, such as Spain, did not. How did these notions of freedom affect the development of their North American empire? Be sure to include the Indians and slaves in your discussion.

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Question 17

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two.
-Pueblo Revolt

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The Pueblo Revolt, also known as Pope's Rebellion, was an uprising of Native American pueblos against Spanish colonial rule in 1680, leading to the temporary expulsion of the Spanish from New Mexico.

Question 18

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two.
-Zheng He

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Question 19

Explain the chapter's title: "A New World." What was new? Is "new" an appropriate term? Does perspective play a role in calling the Americas new? Be sure to comment on whether freedom was new in this New World.

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Question 20

Compare Indian society with that of the Europeans. What differences were there? Similarities? Be sure to include in your analysis ideas about religion, land, and gender roles as well as notions of freedom.

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Quiz 1: A New World

The sophistication and diversity of the peoples in the early Americas is remarkable. Explore that diversity in an that discusses early Native American culture, architecture, religion, gender relations, economy, and views of freedom.

Many Dutch identified with American Indians as fellow victims of Spanish oppression.

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two. -Jesuits

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two. -"coverture"

Explain as thoroughly as you can how the slave trade affected African society.

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two. -private property

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two. -African slave trade

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two. -Columbian Exchange

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two. -Bartolomé de Las Casas

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two. -conquistadores

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two. -Christopher Columbus

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two. -mound builders

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two. -Indian freedom

One Spanish official remarked that "the maxim of the conqueror must be to settle." Explain what you think he meant by this statement. Illustrate the various ways conquerors settled the New World, commenting on what worked, what did not work, and the consequences of those methods.

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two. -Black Legend

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two. -Pueblo Revolt

Identify and give the historical significance of each of the following terms, events, and people in a paragraph or two. -Zheng He

Explain the chapter's title: "A New World." What was new? Is "new" an appropriate term? Does perspective play a role in calling the Americas new? Be sure to comment on whether freedom was new in this New World.

Compare Indian society with that of the Europeans. What differences were there? Similarities? Be sure to include in your analysis ideas about religion, land, and gender roles as well as notions of freedom.