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What materials did Europeans mine in the New World to make money?
Precious Metals (Gold, Diamonds, Silver)
Mexico has been under control by Spain ever since who?
Hernan Cortes
Who gained Independence from Portugal?
Brazil
Who was the Songhai´s most famous leader?
Askia the Great
Who had the biggest signature on the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock.
What were the 5 most important countries where outpost where setup just so Europeans could live there?
Havana , Mexico City, Lima, Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires.
Who was the leader of Haiti´s revolution?
Toussaint L´ouvertoure
The Monroe Doctrine was passed by which president?
James Monroe
What was Ethiopia influenced by?
Christianity.
What was the name of the man who assassinated Abe Lincoln?
John Wilkes Booth
Spain sent out _____?
missionaries.
What did the slaves do during the Haitian Revolution?
They rose up, held a revolt, and successfully overthrew the French.
___ doesn´t belong in the New World.
Monarchy.
What was the Zulu´s economy based entirely on?
Agriculture and livestock
Who was the first person to sign the Constitution?
George Washington
What was the nickname for El Dorado?
The city of gold.
What did the people make in order to place the right people in the right places?
The Strict Class System
Was Simon Bolivar a peninsulare or a creole?
Creole
What did the Songhai and the Ashante (Ashanti) Empire have in common?
Their economy was based on trade of slaves and gold to North Africa and overseas
When was the great depression?
1929 - 1940
What had a strong influence in society in South America colonies?
Catholicism.
Who were the Creoles?
Children of people born in Spain
Name 5 other ways you may see Father Miguel written.
Miguel , Father , Padre, and Father Miguel Hidlgo.
What country was the longest lasting independent African Empire?
Ethiopia
Who was Thomas Jefferson´s vice president?
Aaron Burr