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Chap 4 Les 1
New Spain
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why did colonists come to the Americas in the 1500's | Colonists came in search of gold, silver, and other treasure |
| Why did the Spanish need many workers? | They needed workers to mine the gold and silver,grow crops, and provide services. |
| What two groups of people were forced to work as slaves for the Spanish? | Native Americans and Africans |
| What caused the death of many Native Americans causing the Spanish to enslave Africans? | Native Americans died fighting conquistadors, hunger, overwork, and disease. |
| What did the Spanish build to protect their lands in America? | Presidios |
| What was the first permanent European settlement in what is now the U.S.? | St. Augustine |
| What material was used to build Castillo San de Marcos? | Coquina |
| What is coquina? | Stone formed from broken seashells Stone formed from broken seashells |
| What is a hacienda? | Large estates where the Spanish raised sheep and cattle. |
| How did the animals the Spanish brought change the way of life for the Native Americans? | They used the horses for hunting and in war,the sheep for clothing and blankets, and cattle for food |
| What did the Spanish build to turn the Native Americans into Catholics as well as Spanish subjects? | missions |
| Why did problems occur when the missions were built? | The Native Americans were forced to work on the farms and ranches against their will. |
| What was the road that connected the missions and the presidios? | El Camino Real |
| What is land ruled by another country called? | colony |
| What is an areas of land that serves as a border called? | buffer zone |
| Who believed the Native Americans were treated badly but thought African could be used to do the work? | Bartolome de Las Casa |
| At first, why did the Native American welcome living at the missions? | The Native Americans were learning new ways and being protected from enemies |