APUSH Semester 1 (Per 1 - 3)

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What Spanish missionary was outspoken against the harsh treatment of Native Americans?

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Bartolome de Las Casas

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What Native American empire did Cortes defeat?

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Aztec

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Maize cultivation began in

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present-day Mexico

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Pubelo Indians lived in what is now: the eastern United States, the southwestern United States, Mexico, the northeastern United States

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the southwestern United States

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The crops most commonly grown by Native Americans, also called the “Three Sisters,” include all of the following except: Corn (maize), Beans, Squash, Wheat

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Wheat

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In the view of the encomienda system, Native Americans were seen primarily as...

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a source of labor

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Which European kingdom was the first to explore and establish a presence in North America?

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The Spanish

Answer explanation

The first European kingdom to explore and establish a presence in North America was Spain.

In 1492, Christopher Columbus, sailing under the Spanish flag, made his famous voyage across the Atlantic and reached the islands of the Caribbean. This event marked the beginning of significant European exploration and contact with the Americas. Subsequently, Spanish explorers, conquistadors, and settlers ventured further into the continent, establishing colonies and territories in areas such as present-day Mexico, Florida, the American Southwest, and parts of South America.

First permanent settlement in what would later become the United States was the Spanish settlement of Saint Augustine, Florida.

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What was the primary motivating factor for the French in North America? Options: Trade, Wars in Europe, Persecution of the protestants in France known as Heugots, All of the above

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Trade

Answer explanation

The primary motivating factor for the French in North America was the pursuit of trade and economic opportunities.

Unlike the Spanish, who focused on extracting valuable resources like gold and silver, the French were more interested in establishing a profitable fur trade industry in North America. They sought to capitalize on the abundance of beavers and other fur-bearing animals found in the region. The fur trade was highly lucrative in Europe, where furs were in great demand for fashionable clothing and accessories.

French explorers, such as Samuel de Champlain, Jacques Cartier, and fur traders associated with companies like the French North West Company, ventured into the interior of North America in search of new territories and partnerships with indigenous peoples who were skilled hunters and trappers. The French established trading posts and alliances with various Native American tribes to facilitate the fur trade.

Their economic interests in fur trading were the primary driving force behind the French exploration and colonization of North America during the early 17th century. This focus on trade and commerce shaped their relationships with the indigenous populations and the nature of their presence in the region.

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What was the primary motivating factor for the Dutch in North America?

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Economics

Answer explanation

The primary motivating factor for the Dutch in North America was the pursuit of trade and commerce.

The Dutch West India Company, a prominent trading company in the 17th century, was instrumental in organizing Dutch efforts to explore and establish a presence in North America. Unlike other European powers, the Dutch did not seek significant territorial expansion or large-scale colonization. Instead, they focused on developing a profitable trading network and commercial outposts.

The Dutch were particularly interested in the fur trade, similar to the French. They recognized the economic potential of the vast fur resources found in the region and established trade relationships with Native American tribes to obtain fur pelts. The trading posts and settlements they established, such as New Amsterdam (present-day New York City), served as hubs for commerce and facilitated exchanges with both the indigenous populations and other European traders.

In addition to fur trading, the Dutch engaged in trade of other valuable commodities, including tobacco, timber, and agricultural products. Their emphasis on trade and commerce shaped their approach to colonization, which was more focused on creating profitable business ventures rather than large-scale territorial expansion and domination.

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This rebellion was an uprising of Native American pueblos that resulted in the expulsion of Spaniards from New Mexico for about a decade.

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Pueblo Revolt