APUSH 11th Period 2 Must Know Review English Language

What should you think about to understand why Europeans started exploring farther away during Period 2?

• The natural environment in America

• The causes and effects of the Columbian Exchange

• What was going on in Europe

• The growth of the Spanish Empire

What should you consider to understand the context of Period 2?

• The natural environment in America

• The causes and effects of the Columbian Exchange

• What was going on in Europe

• The growth of the Spanish Empire

What was a common feature of Native American urban settlements in warm climates?

• Temporary shelters

• Large permanent structures

• Underground homes

• Floating houses

What was one of the main reasons for Spain's colonization?

• To find new spices

• To discover new lands

• To find gold and silver

• To establish trade routes

What did Spain believe they could make money from during colonization?

• Free labor, resources, and crops

• Selling spices

• Trading with other European countries

• Establishing new cities

What does "Glory" refer to in the context of Spain's colonization?

• More land

• More power

• More allies

• More trade routes

Who were the Spanish conquerors during the colonization period?

• Peasants

• Missionaries

• Conquistadors

• Traders

What was one of the reasons Spain thought there was lots of gold and silver in the New World?

• They had found large deposits in Europe

• They believed the New World was rich in resources

• They had traded with other Europeans

• They had established new cities

What was the main purpose of the encomienda system?

• To organize and control the natives

• To liberate the natives

• To promote trade

• To establish new cities

Who were the mestizos in the caste system?

• People born to Spanish and Native American parents

• Spaniards born in Spain

• Native Americans

• African slaves