Migration
What term describes the movement of people following food sources?
Migration
What role did women play in American Indian societies?
Women played the central role in gathering and preparing food
What was the outcome of Cortés's encounter with the Aztecs?
Cortés imprisoned the Aztec emperor and conquered his empire
What was a beneficial aspect of Jamestown's geography?
The rich soil and mild climate provided excellent conditions for farming tobacco
What did French explorers trade with American Indians?
furs
True or False: Hunter-gatherers most likely crossed the land bridge from Asia into North America and migrated southward over time
True
How were children treated in early American Indian cultures?
Children were treated merely as a source of labor
What conclusion can be drawn from the Spanish takeover of New Spain?
It brought harsh changes to American Indians who had lived in the area for hundreds of years
Who was John Smith and what was his accomplishment?
He improved relations with the Powhatans
Why did the Pilgrims come to North America?
To seek religious freedom
What generalization can be made about the Mound Builders?
The Mound Builders used and adapted to their environment in order to survive?
How did American Indians view individual responsibility?
Most American Indian groups developed systems of government that fit their way of life
What items from the Columbian Exchange benefited both Europeans and American Indians?
New foods and New animals
What cash crop became important in Jamestown?
tobacco
What was a major reason for exploration during this time?
To find new trade routes, spread religion and resources
What was an advantage for Portugal in ocean exploration?
Its geographic location made it a good place from which to start sea voyages
What was a daily life aspect of the Mound Builders?
The Mound Builders were active traders
How did missionaries help spread settlements in New Spain?
They set up villages to teach American Indians Christianity and the Spanish way of life
What challenges did Jamestown settlers face?
Disease and conflicts with American Indians
How did the Mound Builders adapt to their environment?
By using local rivers for trade
Why did King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella fund Columbus?
They wanted to profit from trade, and They wanted to spread Christianity
What role did religion play in American Indian lives?
Religion played a significant part in their lives
What was a negative impact of the Spanish conquest?
Many native people were killed battling Spanish conquistadors
How did Jamestown's settlers interact with American Indians?
They established trade relations and sometimes conflict
What lasting impacts did early settlers have on America?
They established patterns of settlement and trade that influenced future generations