1.3.2 - Emergence of Empires and their Social, Economic, and Political Structures
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What economic theory emphasized the relationship between a nation's wealth and its colonies?
💡 Hint: Think about how countries viewed their colonies in terms of resources.
Name one social class in colonial Spanish America.
💡 Hint: One class is made up of Spanish-born individuals.
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What was the primary economic theory guiding European colonial policy?
💡 Hint: This theory focuses on colonies as sources of resources.
True or False: The encomienda system allowed for the fair treatment of indigenous peoples.
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of colonization and labor relationships.
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Discuss the lasting impacts of the caste system on contemporary societies in Latin America.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how historical systems shape modern viewpoints and disparities.
Evaluate the effects of European mercantilism on indigenous economies in colonized regions.
💡 Hint: Consider the shifts in production and trade dynamics.
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