4.1 - Demographic Shifts
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Practice Questions
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What disease had the most significant impact on indigenous populations?
💡 Hint: Think of a disease that was responsible for mass deaths in the Americas.
What was the Encomienda system?
💡 Hint: Consider how colonizers treated indigenous people during colonization.
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Which disease was responsible for the greatest decline in indigenous numbers?
💡 Hint: This disease is often associated with extensive loss of life during colonization.
The Encomienda system was designed to assist indigenous populations.
💡 Hint: Think about whether the system served indigenous people's needs or focused on extracting labor.
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Discuss how the demographic changes among indigenous peoples have ongoing effects on modern societies in the Americas. What specific examples can you provide?
💡 Hint: Consider both positive and negative consequences of these historical shifts.
Explore the moral implications of the Encomienda system. How can it be viewed through the lens of modern ethical standards?
💡 Hint: Think about how the intentions versus actions reflect on ethical standards today.
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