Columbian Exchange
What crops were considered part of the "european diet" that was brought over to the americas
Give at least 2 examples
Wheat, barley, rye, sugarcane, grapes, along with garden vegetables and fruits.
What is mercantilism?
An economic theory where nations sought to increase wealth and social status by increasing exports and decreasing imports along with accumulating gold and silver
Why did the mestizo population increase so quickly during the colonial era?
The increase was facilitated by the desire for relative security that the Spanish household promised indigenous women.
What was the effect of warrior culture and male-dominated hunting emerging more in the Americas?
Women lost much of their earlier roles as food and agricultural producers.
Why was conquest often accompanied by the transfer of women to new colonial societies?
To build new relationships between the Spanish colonies and native tribes
Why was the castas system significant to Spanish colonies, and how did it divide people?
It was significant because it created a rigid, race-based social hierarchy in Spanish colonies that defined people's everyday lives based on their position. It was also significant because people had no ability to change their status.
It divided people by racial heritage and skin color
What were the positive and negative impacts of the Columbian exchange in Africa, Europe, and the Americas? List at least 2 pros and cons
Some positive impacts include cheaper food, population growth, a wider communication network, the diffusion of cultures, and job opportunities for immigrants.
Some Negative impacts include: Mass enslavement, deforestation, and loss of roles for women.
How did gender roles play a part in colonial societies?
Men where often laborers or rulers and women where used to build relationships between colonies and tribes.
Why was there and obsession over women maintaining the "puritiy of their blood" during this time period?
They were an essential link for transmitting male wealth, honor, and status to future generations.