apush period 1 flashcards

Pueblo People

Native American people residing in the Southwestern United States, known for their adobe dwellings.

Columbian Exchange

The transfer of people, animals, diseases, and crops between the Americas and Europe following Columbus's voyages.

Encomienda System

A colonial labor system where Spanish settlers enslaved Native Americans to farm and mine.

Feudalism to Capitalism

The transition in economic systems from feudalism, based on land ownership, to capitalism, based on private ownership and free exchange.

Joint-Stock Companies

Business entities where different stocks can be bought and owned by shareholders, rising during the exploration period.

Iroquois People

A group of Native American tribes in the northeastern United States, known for their sophisticated political organization.

Christopher Columbus

An Italian explorer known for his 1492 voyage that led him to land in San Salvador, sponsored by Spain.

Spanish Reconquista

The historical event that led to the desire of spreading Christianity through exploration and colonization.

Maize

A crop that was a staple food for many Native American societies, particularly in the Mississippi River Valley.

Astrolabe

An ancient tool used by sailors and navigators for determining latitude by measuring the altitude of stars.

Casa System

A social hierarchy in colonial Spanish America, primarily based on race, influencing social status and rights.

Sepulveda and de las Casas

Influential figures in the debate over the treatment of Native Americans during the Spanish colonial period.