Colonial Impact and Motivations in America

Which of the following European powers established colonial empires in the Americas?

• Spanish, French, and Italian

• Spanish, French, Dutch, and British

• Portuguese, Spanish, and British

• German, French, and Dutch

What were the three main approaches European powers used to develop their colonial empires?

• Trade, Conquest, and Settlement

• Power, Partnership, and Partition

• Exploration, Exploitation, and Expansion

• Diplomacy, Warfare, and Conversion

How did the Spanish primarily seek colonial wealth in the Americas?

• Through trade partnerships with indigenous people.

• By establishing permanent settlements for European colonists.

• Through power and control over indigenous populations.

• By focusing on agricultural development and cash crops.

What was the main economic goal of the Spanish in establishing colonies in the Americas?

• To establish religious freedom for all settlers.

• To extract wealth, such as gold, silver, and cash crops.

• To create new markets for European manufactured goods.

• To form alliances with indigenous nations against other European powers.

What was the Encomienda System in Spanish colonies?

• A system where indigenous people voluntarily traded goods with Spanish settlers.

• A system where the Spanish crown granted land to individuals who then forced indigenous people to work.

• A system of self-governing indigenous communities protected by the Spanish.

• A system for establishing schools and hospitals for indigenous populations.

What was the main purpose of the New Laws enacted by the Spanish Crown in 1542?

• To expand the power of encomenderos over indigenous populations.

• To encourage more Spanish settlement in the Americas.

• To curb the power of encomenderos and reduce harsh treatment of indigenous workers.

• To establish new trade routes with Asian countries.

What was a significant consequence of the Spanish attempt to convert the Pueblo people to Christianity and suppress their culture?

• The Pueblo people fully embraced Christianity and abandoned their traditions.

• The Pueblo people formed a strong alliance with the Spanish against other European powers.

• The Pueblo Revolt of 1680, where they rebelled against Spanish rule.

• The Spanish abandoned their mission system and left the region permanently.

What was the Caste System in Spanish colonial society?

• A system that promoted equality among all residents regardless of their background.

• A social hierarchy where a person's status was determined by the amount of "white blood" they possessed.

• A system designed to integrate indigenous leaders into Spanish governance.

• A military ranking system used to organize colonial defense.

What was the primary goal of the French in the Americas?

• Establishing large permanent settlements.

• Converting indigenous people to Christianity.

• Growing wealthy through trade partnerships, especially fur.

• Finding a Northwest Passage to Asia.

With which indigenous group did Samuel de Champlain negotiate alliances against the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois)?

• The Cherokee

• The Huron

• The Apache

• The Sioux