Read this quote: "Before Spanish arrival there is estimated to be about 60 million people in the Americas. After Spanish arrival this population shrank to about 6 million people." Using evidence from the quotation, which statement correctly analyzes the effectiveness of Spanish colonial rule? (1 point)
A. • Colonial rule was weakened by decreases in the indigenous population because it led to more resistance to Spanish colonial rule.
B. • Colonial rule was strengthened by decreases in the indigenous population because it meant they would face less resistance from colonial populations.
C. • Colonial rule was weakened by decreases in the indigenous population because there were fewer people to work in the colonies.
D. • Colonial rule was strengthened by indigenous population decreases because it meant they could focus less on the unpopular social caste system.
The correct statement that can be inferred from the evidence in the quotation is:
C. • Colonial rule was weakened by decreases in the indigenous population because there were fewer people to work in the colonies.
To analyze the effectiveness of Spanish colonial rule based on the given evidence, we can consider the impact of the population decrease after the Spanish arrival. The quote states that the population in the Americas decreased from around 60 million to about 6 million after the Spanish arrival.
Option A suggests that the decreases in the indigenous population weakened colonial rule because it led to more resistance. To evaluate this statement, we can consider that a significant reduction in the indigenous population could potentially lead to resistance, as the remaining indigenous people may unite against the Spanish rule, seeking to protect their culture, land, and rights. However, the quote doesn't explicitly mention resistance, so we cannot conclude this solely based on the provided evidence.
Option B suggests that the decreases in the indigenous population strengthened colonial rule because it meant less resistance. However, this option assumes that a smaller population would lead to less resistance without providing any evidence or reasoning to support this claim. Therefore, this option cannot be considered as the correct analysis based solely on the given evidence.
Option C states that colonial rule was weakened by decreases in the indigenous population because there were fewer people to work in the colonies. This option implies that a significant decrease in population would lead to a shortage of labor for the colonies. However, the quote does not provide any information regarding the correlation between population size and labor availability. Therefore, we cannot conclude this based solely on the provided evidence.
Option D suggests that colonial rule was strengthened by the indigenous population decreases because it meant they could focus less on the unpopular social caste system. This analysis implies that a smaller indigenous population could divert the attention of the colonial rulers from enforcing the social caste system, potentially benefiting the population. However, the quote does not explicitly mention the caste system or the impact of population decrease on it, so we cannot definitively conclude this based solely on the provided evidence.
Based on the evidence alone, none of the provided options can be considered as the correct analysis. Additional evidence or contextual information may be required to draw a more accurate conclusion.
The correct statement that can be derived from the given quote is: C. • Colonial rule was weakened by decreases in the indigenous population because there were fewer people to work in the colonies.
According to the quotation, the population of the Americas decreased dramatically after the arrival of the Spanish, going from an estimated 60 million people to around 6 million. This significant population decline would have had a negative impact on the effectiveness of Spanish colonial rule because there were fewer people available to work in the colonies. The reduced labor force would have hindered the Spanish ability to exploit the resources of the Americas and maintain control over their colonies.
Which of the following statements best describes the role of missionaries in the Americas? (1 point)
A. • Missionaries were exclusively concerned with eradicating Indigenous cultures and beliefs.
B. • Missionaries used military force to conquer Indigenous peoples, such as the Aztec and Inca.
C. • Missionaries wanted to convert Indigenous peoples and integrate them into European colonial culture.
D. • Missionaries focused on social and economic welfare rather than religious beliefs.
The statement that best describes the role of missionaries in the Americas is:
C. • Missionaries wanted to convert Indigenous peoples and integrate them into European colonial culture.
This option accurately reflects the main objective of missionaries in the Americas during the colonial period. European missionaries sought to convert Indigenous peoples to Christianity and assimilate them into European cultural and social norms. They aimed to spread their religious beliefs and practices, often through the establishment of missions and the teaching of Christianity to the Indigenous populations. Their focus was on religious conversion and cultural integration into European colonial society.
Where were most Franciscan missionaries located when they arrived in the Americas? (1 point)
A. Hispaniola
B. Brazil
C. Mexico
D. Paraguay
When Franciscan missionaries arrived in the Americas, they were mostly located in:
C. Mexico
Mexico was one of the primary areas where Franciscan missionaries established themselves and conducted their conversion efforts among the Indigenous populations.
Which statement identifies a way that an important component of the Portuguese Empire changed over time? (1 point)
A. • The slave trade eventually stopped, as it was no longer profitable for Portugal.
B. • The Portuguese were no longer the strongest military power by the nineteenth century.
C. • The Portuguese government attempted to put less of a focus on the social caste system.
D. • The Portuguese gained territory in Asia by the nineteenth century.
The statement that identifies a way that an important component of the Portuguese Empire changed over time is:
B. • The Portuguese were no longer the strongest military power by the nineteenth century.
This statement indicates a shift in the military power and influence of Portugal in the nineteenth century. It suggests that Portugal's position as the strongest military power declined over time, implying that other nations surpassed them in terms of military strength and influence. This change signifies a shift in the dynamics of power in the Portuguese Empire.
Which of the following statements best investigates why the Spanish and Portuguese were able to influence Indigenous communities in Latin America? (1 point)
A. • The destruction caused by widespread disease allowed Europeans to more effectively change weakened Indigenous culture.
B. • Indigenous communities did not have unique cultural identities and were easily influenced by the arrival of Europeans.
C. • Spanish and Portuguese missionaries were able to convert Indigenous peoples to Christianity and force them to abandon their cultures.
D. • The arrival of new crops and people from Afro-Eurasia slowly replaced Indigenous culture.