Chapter 3: New Spain & New France

How and why did Spain end up colonizing America?

The Castillian monarchy wanted to find a faster route than their rivals the Portuguese; They hired and sent Columbus west to get to Asia, unknowingly sending him to the Americas.

Describe the controversy over Columbus day post 1992

In 2006, documents revealed horrible acts Columbus and his brothers committed when they governed Hispaniola, sparking controversy over the holiday “Columbus day”.

How was Spain able to conquer the Aztecs and Incas?

What prevented Spain from developing the northern part of their empire economically?

Describe why the population in the future American Southwest was sparser than the area to the South?

1. Because the Aztecs & Incas lacked quality resources and were unpopular within their local communities, the Spanish were able to conquer.
2. The lack of gold prevented Spain from developing in the northern empire.
3. The population in the future southwest is sparser than the south due to lack of gold in the southwest.

What was the impact of Spain’s colonization on the rest of Europe. How did this new wealth affect History?

Spanish’s colonization motivated their rival countries to colonize, and the wealth received turned silver into the world’s first global currency. This created a shift in inflation and moved scientific research to Europe from the M.E. Middle East went into a scientific decline.

Why was France unable to coax a significant number of immigrants to America while England was able to fill in the Eastern Starboard?

France was unable to bring enough immigrants due to Canada’s weather and the hassle that bringing French farming was. England, however, settled on a smaller patch of land, settled somewhere that was easily accessible, and brought families who built communities and repopulated.

How was Britain able to win the French & Indian War?

The British were able to win by making enough alliances with tribes, and by forming a blockade that cut off French trade to their Indian allies.

How did the French & Indian War lead to the American Revolution?

Although Britain emerged victorious, the expenses required to win the war were great. This led to British Parliament to make the decision to tax colonial Americans. Colonial Americans didn’t really feel like the war was in their favor so disagreed with paying taxes. This led to Colonial Americans rebelling against Britain.

How was wealth measured prior to the Spanish’s inflation?

Land

When was the French and Indian War?

1754