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Spices
Commodities that European explorers were primarily seeking during their voyages.
Misconception
An incorrect understanding that explorers were reaching the East for trade.
Spice Islands
Areas like Malaysia and Indonesia that were mistakenly believed to be nearby India.
Technological advancements
Innovations that intensified explorers' curiosity and capabilities.
Native Peoples
Indigenous populations that explorers relied upon for survival and resources.
Esteban
A notable Muslim figure among explorers, highlighting shifts in dynamics during exploration.
Fur Trade
A significant economic activity, especially for the French in New France.
New France
Region where the French heavily engaged in fur trading, with Quebec City as its capital.
Competition
The rivalry among English, Russian, and Spanish explorers for territorial claims.
Acculturation
The process through which native women assimilated into Spanish culture through intermarriage.
Puebloans
Indigenous peoples in the American Southwest who adapted culturally over time.
Roman Catholic Mass
Traditionally conducted in Latin, limiting accessibility for many attendees.
Mid-20th century reforms
Movements aimed at making Catholic practices more accessible.
Sikh Culture
A culture where religious identity is visibly expressed, particularly through hair and turbans.
Adobe Architecture
Traditional building style used in missions, crucial to community life in areas like Santa Fe.
Pope's Strategy
A diplomatic approach towards Puebloans during and after the rebellion.
Eastern Colorado
Regions noted for unsuitability for agricultural cultivation.
Bison hunting
A primary economic activity in the Rocky Mountain West, alongside product development.
Entrepreneurship
The emergence of individuals capitalizing on the resources of the Far American West.
Newspapers
Medium representing cultural values and changes in the Pikes Peak region.
Whiskey
Historically significant alcoholic beverage used for trade and tax evasion.
Opium
A substance used historically as a cure-all but also leading to addiction among users.
Patent Medicines
Medicinal products with high alcohol content and various additives used historically.
Addiction
Dependency on substances like opium, often affecting even children.
Cannabis tinctures
Oral forms of cannabis made before injectable forms were developed.
Racial Associations
Linkage of drugs to specific ethnic groups, exploited for social control.
Marijuana Tax Act of 1937
The first federal law aimed at controlling marijuana through taxation.
Cannabis Industry
Modern regulated market for cannabis in Colorado, transforming it into a legitimate business.
Historical Drug Debates
Discussions about drug regulation and societal implications echoing past controversies.
Jefferson Territory
An imagined concept in Colorado post-Mexican-American War, highlighting political debates over statehood.
Exploration
The act of traveling to discover new territories.
Navigation
The process of planning and controlling the course of a ship or aircraft.
Caravel
A small, highly maneuverable sailing ship developed in the 15th century.
Compass
An instrument that shows direction relative to the geographic cardinal directions.
Trade Routes
Paths followed by traders where goods and services are exchanged.
Colonization
The establishment of settlements by a country in a foreign territory.
Conquistadors
Spanish explorers who conquered territories in the Americas.
Empire
A group of states or territories controlled by one sovereign power.
Mercantilism
An economic theory that trade generates wealth and is stimulated by the accumulation of profitable balances.
Indigenous Peoples
Descendants of the original inhabitants of a region.
Missionaries
Individuals who are sent to promote a religious faith in a new area.
Cultural Exchange
The sharing of ideas, traditions, and customs among different cultures.
Silk Road
An ancient network of trade routes connecting the East and West.
Cartography
The art and science of map-making.
Colonialism
The policy of acquiring full or partial control over another country.
Fur Trapper
A person engaged in trapping wild animals for their fur.
Monarchies
Forms of government where a single person rules as king or queen.
Diplomacy
The practice of conducting negotiations between representatives of states.
Treaty
A formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries.
Slave Trade
The practice of trading in human beings for the purpose of forced labor.
Agricultural Revolution
A period of significant agricultural development marked by new farming techniques.
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