2. What was the main purpose of the encomienda system? (1 point)
to provide Native Americans with land
to establish sugar plantations***
to define the status of Native Americans
to teach Christianity
3. Why didn't Caribbean economies become self-sufficient after independence? (1 point)
The United States took over the former British colonies in the Caribbean.
After independence, economies depended on foreign investments.***
Fidel Castro sold Cuban industries to American companies.
Caribbean countries did not want to invest in the region's economies.
4. Why are the Maya considered a "great civilization"? (1 point)
They developed canoes to move among the islands.
They had superior knowledge of astronomy and engineering.***
The city-states had no need to communicate with each other.
They abandoned religion in favor of science.
5. Why didn't independence improve the lives of many in the Caribbean and Central America? (1 point)
Monarchies seized control of colonies.
The Maya rebuilt their civilization, creating a new dynasty.
Foreign trade decreased significantly.***
Wealthy landowners gained control over national resources.
I agree with your answers. But -- be sure to check your text.
To get the answer to question 2, you would need to understand the main purpose of the encomienda system. The encomienda system was a Spanish colonial practice where the Spanish crown granted certain Spanish settlers (encomenderos) the right to extract labor and tribute from Native Americans in exchange for protection and Christianization. The main purpose of the encomienda system was not to provide Native Americans with land, but rather to establish sugar plantations (which is the correct answer).
To get the answer to question 3, you would need to understand the reasons why Caribbean economies didn't become self-sufficient after independence. After independence, economies depended on foreign investments (which is the correct answer). This means that even though they had achieved political independence, they still relied on foreign investments and resources to sustain their economies.
To get the answer to question 4, you would need to understand why the Maya were considered a "great civilization". The Maya were considered a "great civilization" because they had superior knowledge of astronomy and engineering (which is the correct answer). They made significant advancements in these fields, as evident in their complex and accurate calendar system and the impressive architectural structures they built.
To get the answer to question 5, you would need to understand why independence didn't improve the lives of many in the Caribbean and Central America. Foreign trade decreased significantly (which is the correct answer), which means that without the economic benefits and stability that came from colonial ties and trade, many people in these regions did not experience positive changes in their lives after independence.