Native American Societies and European Contact

The video provides a comprehensive review of APUSH Period 1, covering pre-Columbus Native American societies, European exploration, the Columbian Exchange, and the impact of Spanish conquests. It highlights key figures like Bartolome de Las Casas and discusses the transition from feudalism to capitalism. The video also defines important terms and concepts, offering a detailed understanding of the period's historical context.

What was the primary agricultural practice of pre-Columbus Native Americans in North and Central America?

• Rice cultivation

• Potato farming

• Maize cultivation

• Wheat farming

Which two empires were prominent in the Americas before the arrival of the Spanish?

• Navajo and Apache

• Cherokee and Iroquois

• Maya and Olmec

• Aztec and Inca

What system did the Spanish use to extract labor and tribute from Native American communities?

• Mita system

• Casta system

• Encomienda system

• Feudal system

Who was Bartolome de las Casas and what was his role in the Spanish colonies?

• A Portuguese explorer

• A Spanish conquistador

• A Native American leader

• A Catholic priest advocating for Native rights

What was a significant consequence of the Columbian Exchange on the Old World?

• Introduction of horses

• Spread of smallpox

• Introduction of corn and potatoes

• Decline in European population

How did the Spanish colonies differ from later British colonies in terms of racial mixing?

• Spanish colonies had strict racial segregation

• Racial mixing was widespread in Spanish colonies

• British colonies had more racial mixing

• Both had similar levels of racial mixing

What economic system did European nations adopt to increase exports and decrease imports?

• Socialism

• Mercantilism

• Feudalism

• Capitalism

What was one reason Europeans felt superior to Native Americans and Africans during Period 1?

• Shared religious beliefs

• Equal military power

• Similar cultural practices

• Technological superiority

What was a major goal of European exploration and conquest in the New World?

• To create alliances with Native Americans

• To establish democratic governments

• To spread Buddhism

• To find new sources of wealth

What was a key factor in the development of complex Native American societies before European contact?

• Introduction of horses

• Maize cultivation

• Spanish colonization

• European trade goods