The American Promise:
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The American Promise Value
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Chapter Review

Making Connections

  1. Question

    How did the Columbian exchange lead to redistributions of power and population? Discuss these changes, being sure to cite examples from both contexts.

  2. Question

    Why did the Spanish conquest of the Mexica succeed, and how did the Spaniards govern the conquered territory to maintain their dominance?

  3. Question

    How did the Spaniards’ and Indians’ perceptions of each other shape their interactions? How did perceptions change over time?

  4. Question

    How did the wealth generated by the Spanish conquest of the New World influence interest in European colonial exploration throughout the sixteenth century?