Effects of Spanish settlement (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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When did Spanish settlement in the Americas begin?
When did Spanish settlement in the Americas begin?
1493
What were Spain's two main advantages in colonising the Americas?
What were Spain's two main advantages in colonising the Americas?
Converting natives & gold/silver
How did Spain morally justify colonisation?
How did Spain morally justify colonisation?
Spreading Christianity duty
Who developed the encomienda system?
Who developed the encomienda system?
Governor Ovando
What did Indigenous peoples provide under the encomienda system?
What did Indigenous peoples provide under the encomienda system?
Labour, goods, or both
What was the reality of the encomienda system?
What was the reality of the encomienda system?
Essentially slavery in disguise
What forms did tribute payments typically take?
What forms did tribute payments typically take?
Gold, cotton, or valuable produce
Which European diseases devastated Indigenous populations?
Which European diseases devastated Indigenous populations?
Smallpox and measles
Why were Indigenous peoples extremely vulnerable to European diseases?
Why were Indigenous peoples extremely vulnerable to European diseases?
No natural immunity
What was Hispaniola's Indigenous population decline from 1492 to 1507?
What was Hispaniola's Indigenous population decline from 1492 to 1507?
500,000 to 60,000
What intimidation tactics did Spanish forces use against Indigenous peoples?
What intimidation tactics did Spanish forces use against Indigenous peoples?
Mutilation and attacks by hunting dogs
What happened during the Jaragua massacre in 1503?
What happened during the Jaragua massacre in 1503?
Taino were burned alive in meeting house