Causation in Period 1 - AP U.S. History
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Identify the primary economic activity in New France.
Identify the primary economic activity in New France.
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Fur trading. French colonists traded manufactured goods for beaver pelts.
Fur trading. French colonists traded manufactured goods for beaver pelts.
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What was the primary motive for European exploration during Period 1?
What was the primary motive for European exploration during Period 1?
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The search for new trade routes to Asia. Desire to bypass expensive Middle Eastern trade routes.
The search for new trade routes to Asia. Desire to bypass expensive Middle Eastern trade routes.
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Which explorer is credited with discovering the Pacific Ocean?
Which explorer is credited with discovering the Pacific Ocean?
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Vasco Núñez de Balboa. Crossed the Panama isthmus to reach the western ocean.
Vasco Núñez de Balboa. Crossed the Panama isthmus to reach the western ocean.
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Which term describes the exchange of goods, ideas, and diseases between the Old and New Worlds?
Which term describes the exchange of goods, ideas, and diseases between the Old and New Worlds?
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Columbian Exchange. Named for the biological and cultural transfers after 1492.
Columbian Exchange. Named for the biological and cultural transfers after 1492.
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What was the significance of the caravel in exploration?
What was the significance of the caravel in exploration?
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Allowed longer sea voyages. Light, maneuverable design perfect for ocean exploration.
Allowed longer sea voyages. Light, maneuverable design perfect for ocean exploration.
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Identify the primary source of labor in the Spanish colonies.
Identify the primary source of labor in the Spanish colonies.
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Indigenous peoples and African slaves. Encomienda system and Atlantic slave trade provided workers.
Indigenous peoples and African slaves. Encomienda system and Atlantic slave trade provided workers.
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Which explorer's voyage proved the world was larger than previously thought?
Which explorer's voyage proved the world was larger than previously thought?
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Ferdinand Magellan. Demonstrated the vast scale of the Pacific Ocean.
Ferdinand Magellan. Demonstrated the vast scale of the Pacific Ocean.
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What was the primary goal of Spanish missions in the Americas?
What was the primary goal of Spanish missions in the Americas?
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Convert Indigenous peoples to Christianity. Franciscan and Jesuit priests built religious communities.
Convert Indigenous peoples to Christianity. Franciscan and Jesuit priests built religious communities.
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Identify the effect of the introduction of European firearms to Native societies.
Identify the effect of the introduction of European firearms to Native societies.
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Changed warfare dynamics. Guns gave technological advantage in tribal conflicts.
Changed warfare dynamics. Guns gave technological advantage in tribal conflicts.
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What was the primary motivation for England's colonization of North America?
What was the primary motivation for England's colonization of North America?
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Economic gain and religious freedom. Joint-stock companies and religious groups sought profit and refuge.
Economic gain and religious freedom. Joint-stock companies and religious groups sought profit and refuge.
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What was a significant cultural impact of Spanish colonization in the Americas?
What was a significant cultural impact of Spanish colonization in the Americas?
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Spread of Christianity. Missionaries converted millions through force and persuasion.
Spread of Christianity. Missionaries converted millions through force and persuasion.
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Which economic system was characterized by the control of trade by the state?
Which economic system was characterized by the control of trade by the state?
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Mercantilism. Emphasized accumulating precious metals and favorable trade balance.
Mercantilism. Emphasized accumulating precious metals and favorable trade balance.
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Identify a major effect of the introduction of European livestock in the Americas.
Identify a major effect of the introduction of European livestock in the Americas.
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Altered Indigenous agriculture and landscapes. Cattle and pigs disrupted traditional farming and ecosystems.
Altered Indigenous agriculture and landscapes. Cattle and pigs disrupted traditional farming and ecosystems.
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What was the primary goal of Christopher Columbus's 1492 voyage?
What was the primary goal of Christopher Columbus's 1492 voyage?
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Finding a westward route to Asia. Sought spices and gold by sailing west instead of east.
Finding a westward route to Asia. Sought spices and gold by sailing west instead of east.
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Which European country established New Amsterdam?
Which European country established New Amsterdam?
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The Netherlands. Dutch West India Company established trading post on Manhattan.
The Netherlands. Dutch West India Company established trading post on Manhattan.
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What was the encomienda system?
What was the encomienda system?
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A labor system exploiting Indigenous people. Granted colonists control over Indigenous labor and tribute.
A labor system exploiting Indigenous people. Granted colonists control over Indigenous labor and tribute.
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Identify the main reason for French exploration in North America.
Identify the main reason for French exploration in North America.
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The fur trade. Beaver pelts were highly valuable in European markets.
The fur trade. Beaver pelts were highly valuable in European markets.
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What was the impact of horses on Native American societies?
What was the impact of horses on Native American societies?
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Transformed mobility and hunting practices. Revolutionized Plains Indian warfare and buffalo hunting.
Transformed mobility and hunting practices. Revolutionized Plains Indian warfare and buffalo hunting.
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Which crop from the Americas became crucial to the African slave trade?
Which crop from the Americas became crucial to the African slave trade?
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Sugar. Labor-intensive cultivation required large enslaved workforce.
Sugar. Labor-intensive cultivation required large enslaved workforce.
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What was one economic impact of the silver trade on Spain?
What was one economic impact of the silver trade on Spain?
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Inflation in the Spanish economy. Massive influx of silver caused price revolution.
Inflation in the Spanish economy. Massive influx of silver caused price revolution.
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What was the Treaty of Tordesillas?
What was the Treaty of Tordesillas?
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An agreement dividing the New World between Spain and Portugal. Prevented territorial conflicts between the two Catholic powers.
An agreement dividing the New World between Spain and Portugal. Prevented territorial conflicts between the two Catholic powers.
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Identify a technological development that aided European navigation.
Identify a technological development that aided European navigation.
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The astrolabe. Measured celestial bodies to determine latitude at sea.
The astrolabe. Measured celestial bodies to determine latitude at sea.
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Identify the conquistador who conquered the Aztec Empire.
Identify the conquistador who conquered the Aztec Empire.
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Hernán Cortés. Used superior weapons and alliances to defeat Moctezuma.
Hernán Cortés. Used superior weapons and alliances to defeat Moctezuma.
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Which European country led early exploration efforts in the 15th century?
Which European country led early exploration efforts in the 15th century?
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Portugal. Prince Henry the Navigator sponsored early Atlantic expeditions.
Portugal. Prince Henry the Navigator sponsored early Atlantic expeditions.
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Identify a technological advancement that facilitated European exploration.
Identify a technological advancement that facilitated European exploration.
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The compass. Enabled accurate navigation across open oceans.
The compass. Enabled accurate navigation across open oceans.
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Which agricultural product became a staple in Europe due to the Columbian Exchange?
Which agricultural product became a staple in Europe due to the Columbian Exchange?
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Potatoes. High nutritional value helped feed growing European populations.
Potatoes. High nutritional value helped feed growing European populations.
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What role did mercantilism play in European colonization?
What role did mercantilism play in European colonization?
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It drove the acquisition of colonies for resource extraction. Colonies provided raw materials to increase national wealth.
It drove the acquisition of colonies for resource extraction. Colonies provided raw materials to increase national wealth.
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What was a major consequence of the Columbian Exchange for the Americas?
What was a major consequence of the Columbian Exchange for the Americas?
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Spread of European diseases. Devastated Indigenous populations who had no immunity.
Spread of European diseases. Devastated Indigenous populations who had no immunity.
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Which disease had a significant impact on Indigenous populations in Period 1?
Which disease had a significant impact on Indigenous populations in Period 1?
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Smallpox. Killed millions who lacked immunity to European diseases.
Smallpox. Killed millions who lacked immunity to European diseases.
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Which Indigenous empire was located in the Andes and conquered by Pizarro?
Which Indigenous empire was located in the Andes and conquered by Pizarro?
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The Inca Empire. Francisco Pizarro captured and executed Atahualpa for ransom.
The Inca Empire. Francisco Pizarro captured and executed Atahualpa for ransom.
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