APUSH Period 1 (1491—1607) Lecture Notes

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Global Economy

The world's first truly interconnected economic system created by Europeans by 1600.

Age of Discovery

A period marked by European exploration leading to significant consequences including the deaths of 90% of Amerindians.

Encomienda System

A Spanish labor system that allowed colonists to demand tribute and forced labor from native people.

Mercantilism

An economic theory that emphasizes the role of the state in managing the economy for national power by ensuring a favorable balance of trade.

Cultural Diffusion

The interaction between European and Amerindian societies that led to significant cultural changes and exchanges.

Matrilineal Society

A societal structure where lineage is traced through the mother's line, common among many Native American tribes.

Columbian Exchange

The widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, and ideas between the Americas and the Old World following Columbus's voyages.

Conquistadores

Spanish conquerors in the Americas known for their conquests of indigenous empires and peoples.

Treaty of Tordesillas

A 1494 agreement between Spain and Portugal dividing the newly discovered lands outside Europe.

Coureurs de Bois

French fur traders who lived among and traded with Native Americans in North America.