Contextualizing Period 1 - AP U.S. History
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Which disease, brought by Europeans, devastated Native American populations?
Which disease, brought by Europeans, devastated Native American populations?
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Smallpox. Killed up to 90% of some native populations.
Smallpox. Killed up to 90% of some native populations.
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Identify the first permanent English settlement in the New World.
Identify the first permanent English settlement in the New World.
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Jamestown. Established 1607 in Virginia for economic profit.
Jamestown. Established 1607 in Virginia for economic profit.
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Which European nation established the city of Quebec in 1608?
Which European nation established the city of Quebec in 1608?
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France. Samuel de Champlain founded this fur trading center.
France. Samuel de Champlain founded this fur trading center.
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What is the time frame of Period 1 in AP US History?
What is the time frame of Period 1 in AP US History?
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1491 to 1607. Covers from Columbus's arrival to Jamestown's founding.
1491 to 1607. Covers from Columbus's arrival to Jamestown's founding.
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Identify the primary economic activity of Spanish colonies in the New World.
Identify the primary economic activity of Spanish colonies in the New World.
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Mining and agriculture. Spain extracted gold, silver, and established plantations.
Mining and agriculture. Spain extracted gold, silver, and established plantations.
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Which indigenous empire did Hernán Cortés conquer in the early 16th century?
Which indigenous empire did Hernán Cortés conquer in the early 16th century?
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Aztec Empire. Cortés conquered Tenochtitlan in 1521 with indigenous allies.
Aztec Empire. Cortés conquered Tenochtitlan in 1521 with indigenous allies.
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What was the main goal of European explorers during the Age of Exploration?
What was the main goal of European explorers during the Age of Exploration?
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Finding new trade routes to Asia. Sought westward routes to reach Asian spices and goods.
Finding new trade routes to Asia. Sought westward routes to reach Asian spices and goods.
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Which European country first established a trading post in India in 1498?
Which European country first established a trading post in India in 1498?
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Portugal. Vasco da Gama reached India via the Cape of Good Hope.
Portugal. Vasco da Gama reached India via the Cape of Good Hope.
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What was the primary reason for the decline of indigenous populations in the Americas?
What was the primary reason for the decline of indigenous populations in the Americas?
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Diseases brought by Europeans. Smallpox, measles, and typhus devastated native populations.
Diseases brought by Europeans. Smallpox, measles, and typhus devastated native populations.
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Identify the navigational tool improved during the Age of Exploration.
Identify the navigational tool improved during the Age of Exploration.
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Astrolabe. Determined latitude by measuring celestial body angles.
Astrolabe. Determined latitude by measuring celestial body angles.
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Which crop introduced from the Americas became a staple in Europe?
Which crop introduced from the Americas became a staple in Europe?
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Potatoes. Provided nutrition and prevented famines across Europe.
Potatoes. Provided nutrition and prevented famines across Europe.
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Which explorer's voyage led to the first circumnavigation of the Earth?
Which explorer's voyage led to the first circumnavigation of the Earth?
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Ferdinand Magellan. His crew completed the journey after his death in Philippines.
Ferdinand Magellan. His crew completed the journey after his death in Philippines.
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What was the primary purpose of the encomienda system?
What was the primary purpose of the encomienda system?
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To regulate Native American labor. Granted colonists control over indigenous labor and tribute.
To regulate Native American labor. Granted colonists control over indigenous labor and tribute.
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Which European nation was the first to engage in the African slave trade?
Which European nation was the first to engage in the African slave trade?
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Portugal. Dominated West African slave trade from the 15th century.
Portugal. Dominated West African slave trade from the 15th century.
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Identify the term describing the spread of African peoples across the Atlantic.
Identify the term describing the spread of African peoples across the Atlantic.
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African Diaspora. Describes forced migration and cultural dispersal of Africans.
African Diaspora. Describes forced migration and cultural dispersal of Africans.
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What was the main religious motive for European exploration?
What was the main religious motive for European exploration?
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Spread Christianity. Catholic nations sought to convert indigenous peoples.
Spread Christianity. Catholic nations sought to convert indigenous peoples.
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Identify the impact of horses on Native American societies.
Identify the impact of horses on Native American societies.
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Improved hunting and warfare capabilities. Revolutionized Plains Indian mobility and buffalo hunting.
Improved hunting and warfare capabilities. Revolutionized Plains Indian mobility and buffalo hunting.
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Which explorer is credited with discovering the New World in 1492?
Which explorer is credited with discovering the New World in 1492?
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Christopher Columbus. His 1492 voyage initiated sustained European contact with Americas.
Christopher Columbus. His 1492 voyage initiated sustained European contact with Americas.
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Which Native American confederacy was located in the northeastern United States?
Which Native American confederacy was located in the northeastern United States?
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Iroquois Confederacy. Five-nation alliance controlling territory around Great Lakes.
Iroquois Confederacy. Five-nation alliance controlling territory around Great Lakes.
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What was the primary agricultural product of the Caribbean colonies?
What was the primary agricultural product of the Caribbean colonies?
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Sugar. Ideal climate created profitable plantation economy.
Sugar. Ideal climate created profitable plantation economy.
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Identify the economic system based on profitable trading prevalent during this period.
Identify the economic system based on profitable trading prevalent during this period.
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Mercantilism. Emphasized exports over imports to accumulate national wealth.
Mercantilism. Emphasized exports over imports to accumulate national wealth.
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Which Spanish conquistador led the expedition that caused the fall of the Inca Empire?
Which Spanish conquistador led the expedition that caused the fall of the Inca Empire?
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Francisco Pizarro. Captured Atahualpa and conquered Cuzco in 1533.
Francisco Pizarro. Captured Atahualpa and conquered Cuzco in 1533.
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What was the primary cause of the Pueblo Revolt in 1680?
What was the primary cause of the Pueblo Revolt in 1680?
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Resentment towards Spanish religious and economic policies. Resistance to forced conversion and labor exploitation.
Resentment towards Spanish religious and economic policies. Resistance to forced conversion and labor exploitation.
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What was the significance of the Northwest Passage?
What was the significance of the Northwest Passage?
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A sought-for sea route through North America to Asia. Would have provided direct access to Asian markets.
A sought-for sea route through North America to Asia. Would have provided direct access to Asian markets.
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What role did the Spanish missions play in the New World?
What role did the Spanish missions play in the New World?
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Convert Native Americans to Christianity. Combined religious conversion with territorial control.
Convert Native Americans to Christianity. Combined religious conversion with territorial control.
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What was the impact of European colonization on Native American culture?
What was the impact of European colonization on Native American culture?
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Displacement and cultural assimilation. Lost traditional lands, languages, and social structures.
Displacement and cultural assimilation. Lost traditional lands, languages, and social structures.
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Which European explorer is credited with naming the Pacific Ocean?
Which European explorer is credited with naming the Pacific Ocean?
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Ferdinand Magellan. Called it 'Pacific' meaning peaceful after rough Atlantic crossing.
Ferdinand Magellan. Called it 'Pacific' meaning peaceful after rough Atlantic crossing.
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What was the primary reason for France's colonization efforts in North America?
What was the primary reason for France's colonization efforts in North America?
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Fur trade. Beaver pelts were highly valued in European markets.
Fur trade. Beaver pelts were highly valued in European markets.
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Which Native American society constructed large earthen mounds in the Mississippi region?
Which Native American society constructed large earthen mounds in the Mississippi region?
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Mississippian culture. Built complex cities like Cahokia before European contact.
Mississippian culture. Built complex cities like Cahokia before European contact.
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Identify the cash crop that became vital for the economy of Virginia.
Identify the cash crop that became vital for the economy of Virginia.
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Tobacco. John Rolfe's cultivation made it highly profitable export.
Tobacco. John Rolfe's cultivation made it highly profitable export.
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