Amsco Chapter 1 & 2 Review Guide with
Complete Solutions
How is Migration Hypothesis related to the crossing of man from Asia into North America? -
ANSWER - Man following migrating herds of animals
What is it about Cahokia that defines traditional European theories about civilization in North
America? - ANSWER - They have technology and concepts of big city building
Define Nation-State. How did this lead to competition for the colonization of the New World? -
ANSWER - Creation of fine boarders with common values. Wanted resources
3 G's - ANSWER - God, Gold, Glory
What group was being exploited by the Spanish under the Encomienda System? - ANSWER -
Native Americans
What group was being exploited by the Spanish under the Asiento System? - ANSWER -
Africans
What is a royal colony? Give an example. - ANSWER - a colony under direct control of the king;
Virginia
What is a proprietary colony? Give an example. - ANSWER - Under direct authority of
individuals granted charters of ownership by king; Maryland and Pennsylvania
Define indentured servitude - ANSWER - contract to working in return for free passage of land
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Trodesillas - ANSWER - Portugal vs. Spain; split there
colonization
Complete Solutions
How is Migration Hypothesis related to the crossing of man from Asia into North America? -
ANSWER - Man following migrating herds of animals
What is it about Cahokia that defines traditional European theories about civilization in North
America? - ANSWER - They have technology and concepts of big city building
Define Nation-State. How did this lead to competition for the colonization of the New World? -
ANSWER - Creation of fine boarders with common values. Wanted resources
3 G's - ANSWER - God, Gold, Glory
What group was being exploited by the Spanish under the Encomienda System? - ANSWER -
Native Americans
What group was being exploited by the Spanish under the Asiento System? - ANSWER -
Africans
What is a royal colony? Give an example. - ANSWER - a colony under direct control of the king;
Virginia
What is a proprietary colony? Give an example. - ANSWER - Under direct authority of
individuals granted charters of ownership by king; Maryland and Pennsylvania
Define indentured servitude - ANSWER - contract to working in return for free passage of land
What was the purpose of the Treaty of Trodesillas - ANSWER - Portugal vs. Spain; split there
colonization
