Americas History/Govt/Eco Quiz Review

What was the purpose of the Spanish colonizing the Americas, and as a result, the natives?

• They were angry the natives helped the French in a war.

• They thought they'd find gold & riches.

• Spaniards wanted to convert to polytheism and join the Aztec

• They enjoyed the beaches & wanted to have a nice vacation.

Why are illegal drugs such a problem in the Americas?

• Gov'ts can't easily control the drug trade & trafficking.

• Illegal drugs help the economy of struggling countries.

• There is a high demand for illegal drugs around the world.

• Chester the cat likes catnip alot so he obtains it illegally

What effect did Spainish colonization have on the natives?

• The spread of disease, such as smallpox.

• Forcing natives to convert to Christianity.

• Some natives were enslaved by the Spanish.

• Spread of the the Spanish language.

Which of the following sectors do the maquiladoras belong to?

• Agriculture because they grow all of the items needed.

• Industry bc they assemble all of the items in the factories.

• Service: they sell items they assembled in maquiladora store

• None of these are correct because none of these are sectors.

Which of the following events contributed to the end of the Inca empire?

• Diseases such as small pox killed many Incas.

• War between Inca ruler Atahualpa & his brother.

• Spanish colonization of the Inca empire.

• The Maya & Aztecs joined together to overthrow the Inca.

What is an effect of the Columbian Exchange?

• Goods & products made life in other countries much easier.

• The spread of language & religion.

• The spread of diseases between countries.

• The assassination of Christopher Columbus.

What was a cause of the American Revolution?

• King George III of England refused to listen to colonists.

• Colonists were taxed without permission/representation.

• The King wanted colonists to perform in plays for him.

• King Louis XVI of France refused to listen to colonists.

Why is the Columbian Exchange considered the beginning of globalization (international trade)?

• It is the first example of trading throughout the world.

• It caused countries to become interdepentend on each other to have a strong economy.

• Disease caused the fall of many economies.

• Columbus just wanted an easy way to travel to go on vacations.

What is an effect of the American Revolution?

• It inspired the French Revolution.

• Some people were still loyal to Britain & moved to Canada.

• France's economy was destroyed due to King Louis XVI helping the Americans.

• France was able to take over the colonies for a brief period, which caused colonists to go to war with France before gaining independence.

Maquiladoras in Mexico are similar to sweat shop factories in China because..

• Labor is cheaper in both countries.

• Laborers face very long working hours.

• Laborers love their jobs and make a ton of money.

• Labor is more expensive in both countries.