Question 1

In the early colonial period, the greatest amount of silver was extracted from ____________________, and the second largest amount came from mines just north of ____________________ ____________________.

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The answer of In the early colonial period, the greatest...

Question 2

The ____________________ were rural plantation-villages with a somewhat free wage labor.

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The answer of The ____________________ were rural plantation-villages with a...

Question 3

With their capital at Mexico City, the Spanish apparently concluded that

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A)   they had a good opportunity to explore all of Mexico from east to west.
B)   they would probably be able to subdue the Amerindian groups of Patagonia in South America.
C)   they had complete ownership of al the gold and silver that was to be found in today's American southwest.
D)   the forts of San Francisco and Santa Fe were as far away as they cared to rule.
E)   any gold inside Mapuche territory would not be worth fighting that group so far from Spanish headquarters.

Question 4

Describe and evaluate the significance of the Catholic Church to Latin American society. To what degree were the missionaries accepted? How were the missions set up? What sorts of "mixing" of religious beliefs and practices took place?

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The Catholic Church has played a signifi...

Question 5

Early exports from the Spanish colonies consisted mainly of

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A)   handcrafted goods.
B)   indigo.
C)   sugar.
D)   tobacco.
E)   precious metals. E

Question 6

Which of the following was most descriptive of women's situation in the Spanish colonies?

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A)   Daughters of peninsulares usually married sons of peninsulares.
B)   Few high-born young women had access to higher education.
C)   Women who did not marry hat to enter convents.
D)   Spanish women in the colonies had more freedom and independence than their counterparts in Spain.
E)   Wealthy widows had a great deal of freedom and usually handled their own financial affairs.

Question 7

The encomienda gave Spanish conquerors the right to demand ____________________ ____________________ from the natives as a reward for exploration.

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Question 8

It would be most accurate to describe the attitudes and actions of the peninsulares and criollos toward each other as

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A)   jealous and disrespectful.
B)   admiring but envious.
C)   angry and aloof.
D)   resentful but realistically accepting.
E)   cognizant of their equality.

Question 9

Haitian slaves gained freedom after a revolt led by ____________________ ____________________, an ex-slave.

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Toussaint ...

Question 10

The colonial mestizos

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A)   were not exempt from taxation and the Inquisition.
B)   were never nomadic horsemen.
C)   served as links between the Indian and Spanish populations.
D)   were encouraged to attend university.
E)   could be military officers.

Question 11

Aside from the growing European market for imports from Spanish colonies, a major reason for the increasing harshness of forced labor was primarily the result of

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A)   the sheer availability of large amounts of free labor.
B)   relaxed attitudes about slavery among the criollos.
C)   increased native unrest in the more distant islands.
D)   Spanish fears that without slavery the natives would be a continued threat to their economic system.
E)   the need for hacienda owners to maintain their elegant lifestyle.

Question 12

Which of these took place under the Bourbon leadership of King Charles III in Spain?

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A)   The military and the navy were neglected.
B)   Jesuit missionaries were banished from the empire.
C)   The four Spanish American viceroyalties were reduced to two.
D)   Smuggling increased.
E)   Officials began to be selected from criollos more often.

Question 13

List and describe the Spanish Viceroyalties in America. How were officials selected? Under what conditions did they operate? Explain how the system of government changed over time, and give reasons for that change.

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The Spanish Viceroyalties in America were administrative divisions of the Spanish Empire in the Americas. There were four main viceroyalties: New Spain (Mexico), Peru, New Granada (Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela), and Rio de la Plata (Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia).

Officials for the viceroyalties were selected by the Spanish crown and were typically chosen from the nobility or high-ranking military officers. The viceroys, who were the highest-ranking officials in the viceroyalties, were appointed directly by the king of Spain. Other officials, such as governors and judges, were also appointed by the crown.

The viceroyalties operated under strict control from the Spanish crown, with the viceroys and other officials expected to enforce Spanish laws and policies in the colonies. They were also responsible for overseeing the economic and social development of the colonies, as well as maintaining order and security.

Over time, the system of government in the viceroyalties changed in response to various factors. One major reason for change was the increasing desire for independence among the colonies. As the colonies grew in population and economic importance, they began to push back against the strict control of the Spanish crown. This led to increased autonomy and self-governance in some areas, as well as the eventual wars of independence that resulted in the dissolution of the viceroyalties and the establishment of independent nations in Latin America.

Additionally, changes in the political and economic landscape of Europe also influenced the system of government in the viceroyalties. As Spain faced challenges such as wars and economic downturns, its ability to maintain control over its colonies weakened, leading to increased autonomy and self-governance in the viceroyalties.

In conclusion, the Spanish Viceroyalties in America were initially governed by appointed officials who operated under strict control from the Spanish crown. However, over time, the system of government changed in response to the growing desire for independence among the colonies and the changing political and economic landscape of Europe. These factors ultimately led to the dissolution of the viceroyalties and the establishment of independent nations in Latin America.

Question 14

Indians who converted to Christianity had a special feeling for the Virgin Mary, who they viewed as

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A)   the perfect matriarchal figure.
B)   similar to their earth goddess.
C)   a mother for them, as well.
D)   someone who would protect their children.
E)   a beautiful priestess.

Question 15

It is estimated that about one-third of the silver bullion taken out of the colonies by Spain ended up

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A)   paying for a war with France.
B)   going to the Catholic church.
C)   going to China to pay for silk and porcelain.
D)   in the hands of the Spanish government.
E)   causing a long-lasting, world-wide inflation.

Question 16

Describe and discuss the actions of Hernán Cortés with regard to the Aztec society he encountered. Evaluate his actions in two ways: first, as they were viewed by his contemporaries, and second, as they appear to us today.

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Hernán Cortés, a Spanish conquistador, i...

Question 17

Tupac Amaru led an almost-successful rebellion in what place?

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A)   Mexico
B)   Saint Domingue
C)   Cuba
D)   Haiti
E)   Peru

Question 18

Which of the following factors helped bring about the rapid fall of both the Aztec and Inca empires?

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A)   The Indians thought Cortés and Pizarro were devils.
B)   The conquistadores bribed Moctezuma and Atahualpa to betray their people.
C)   The conquistadores lost their Indian allies against the emperors.
D)   The Indians had steel weapons capable of killing an armored horseman.
E)   Masses of Indians died or were weakened by foreign diseases.

Question 19

The main cash crops exported from the early Spanish colonies were

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A)   tobacco, indigo, and rice.
B)   rice, tobacco, and sugar.
C)   sugar, tobacco, and indigo.
D)   cotton, indigo, and rice.
E)   sugar, rice, and tobacco. C

Question 20

For New Spain, the last of the 17th century and the first part of the 18th was a time of

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A)   cautious optimism.
B)   disturbance and rebellion.
C)   reconciliation and rebirth.
D)   decline and stagnation.
E)   strong growth.

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