Untitled Flashcards Set

What did Columbus initially believe about the land he discovered in 1492?

He believed he had landed in India, not a new continent.

What significant event occurred in 1492 alongside Columbus's voyage?

The Reconquista, when Spain expelled Muslims from Iberia.

What is the Atlantic Slave Trade and when did it begin?

It began in 1414 when the Portuguese took 230 Africans.

What type of ship were carracks and why were they significant?

Carracks were sturdy ships capable of crossing oceans and became somewhat obsolete by the 18th century.

Who was Isabella and what is a common myth about her funding Columbus's trip?

Isabella was the Queen of Spain; the myth is that she pawned royal jewels to fund Columbus, but she didn't need to.

What were the three main Catholic orders associated with de las Casas?

Dominicans, Franciscans, and Jesuits.

What renewable resource is known to have a caloric yield ten times that of wheat?

Corn.

Who led the Aztecs during the time of Spanish conquest?

Montezuma II.

What was the Glorious Revolution and why was it considered 'glorious'?

It occurred without massive violence.

What was the center of the Enlightenment movement?

France.

Who is known for his work on the concept of separation of powers?

Montesquieu.

What does mercantilism emphasize in terms of economic policies?

It emphasizes trade and wealth acquisition for the mother country without encouraging growth via new markets.

What was the main crop that was tough on soil and required quick transportation after harvest?

Tobacco.

What was the main argument of John Dickinson regarding representation?

He discussed the lack of proper representation in Parliament.

What event does the Boston Tea Party refer to and how is it named?

It was an act of protest against British taxation, and the name was not used until 50 years later.

Who was the first person to die at the Boston Massacre?

Crispus Attucks.

What was the significance of the Articles of Confederation?

They treated the 13 states more like a loose-knit alliance than a single government.

Who famously crossed the Delaware River during the American Revolution?

George Washington.

What did the Tennis Court Oath signify?

The determination of the third estate to create a new Constitution.

What was the Bastille and why was it significant?

A symbol of the oppression of new ideas, its storming marked a turning point in the French Revolution.

What was the role of Maximilian Robespierre during the French Revolution?

He was a lawyer and a leading figure during the Reign of Terror.

Who was crowned emperor and considered a self-made man?

Napoleon Bonaparte.

What was the outcome that led to the August Decrees in France?

The event was known as 'the night the French nobility committed suicide'.

What type of political change did the Enlightenment ideals advocate?

Freedom and liberalism.

What was the naval confrontation before the Yorktown battle known as?

The Battle of the Capes.