Colonial Trade and Independence Flashcard

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What was the primary reason for the Spanish settlers to exploit the labor of native people in the Caribbean?

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To grow cash crops like sugar cane

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Explain how the triangular trade system worked between the Americas, Europe, and Africa.

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Manufactured goods went to Africa, slaves were sent to the Americas, and raw materials were sent to Europe.

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Analyze the impact of diseases like smallpox and influenza on the native populations in the Caribbean.

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They weakened and drastically reduced the native populations.

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What was the Columbian Exchange and why is it significant?

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The exchange of goods, ideas, and diseases between the Old World and the New World

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Describe the role of Toussaint L'Ouverture in Haiti's path to independence.

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He was a former slave who led a movement for independence.

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Evaluate the reasons why the Spanish American War led to Cuba's independence from Spain. Options: The war weakened Spain's military power. The U.S. wanted to expand its territory. The war was fought primarily for economic reasons. The U.S. defeated Spain, leading to Cuba's independence.

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The U.S. defeated Spain, leading to Cuba's independence.

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What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris in 1898 for Puerto Rico?

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It made Puerto Rico a U.S. Territory.

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How did the quest for gold and silver influence Spanish colonization in the Caribbean?

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It resulted in the exploitation of native labor.

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Discuss the economic impact of sugar cane production in the Caribbean during the colonial period.

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It was a major cash crop that drove the economy.

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What role did viceroys play in the Spanish colonies?

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They represented the king/queen and controlled resources.