DEUSH MOD 1

What name did Martin Waldseemüller give to the New World in his 1507 map?

America, named after Amerigo Vespucci.

What was the estimated population of the Pre-Columbian Americas circa 1492?

About 75 million.

What were the main crops of the Pre-Columbian Americas known as the Three Sisters?

Squash, corn, and beans.

What significant weapon materials were used by Pre-Columbian civilizations in the Americas?

Wood, bronze, stone, and bones.

What was a common characteristic of disease exposure in the Americas prior to European contact?

Few infectious diseases due to a lack of dense settlements and domesticated animals.

What was the view of property in Pre-Columbian America?

Land was for communal use and could not be 'owned' by individuals.

What technological advances were lacking in Pre-Columbian civilizations?

The plow, the wheel, and sailing ships.

What factors contributed to the success of Europeans in colonizing the Americas?

Lack of unity among Native Americans, use of steel weapons, absence of horses, and vulnerability to European diseases.

What was the primary motivation for European exploration in the 15th-18th centuries?

To seek new trade routes and territories.

Which European powers were major players in exploration and colonization?

Spain, Portugal, France, the Netherlands, and England.

What does the term 'Settler Colonialism' entail?

Settler colonialism refers to the practice of destroying native culture to replace it with that of the settlers.

Who were the famous explorers of Spain's exploration period?

Christopher Columbus, Hernán Cortés, and Francisco Pizarro.

What was the primary reason for the establishment of the Massachusetts Bay Colony?

To create a refuge for Puritans seeking religious freedom.

What was the significance of the House of Burgesses in Jamestown?

It established the first representative assembly in the American colonies.

What was the impact of the Stono Rebellion in 1739?

It led to stricter slave codes and heightened fear among white settlers.

How did the Consumer Revolution in the colonies affect social status by the 1700s?

Owning consumer goods became a symbol of status and respectability.

What were the main products restricted by the Navigation Acts?

Certain products had to be sold only within the British Empire and imported goods needed to pass through England.

What was the practice of salutary neglect by the British government?

An unofficial policy of relaxing enforcement of regulations to allow colonists to develop self-government.

How did the Quaker beliefs influence attitudes towards slavery?

Quakers believed in the fundamental equality of all human souls, leading to debates about banning slavery.