An Introduction to Native North America‚ 4/e Sutton ©2012 / ISBN: 9780205121564 Chapter begins on next page > PLEASE NOTE: This sample chapter was prepared in advance of book publication. Additional changes may appear in the published book. To request an examination copy or for additional information‚ please visit us at www.pearsonhighered.com or contact your Pearson representative at www.pearsonhighered.com/replocator. 1 Introduction In 1492‚ Christopher Columbus sailed west from
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enriched by the resources from the Americas because trade was encouraged and regulated. Also the finance minister‚ Colbert‚ followed mercantilist policies that greatly improved economy and there was strong royal power to enforce the policies of the king. When Spain started trading with the colonies in the Americas they began to neglect farming and commerce‚ which led to economic decline. Spain’s bad relations with England caused Queen Elizabeth to allow her own captains to take over Spanish treasure
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References: Book Robert Kreitner. Management. Boston‚ New York: Houghton Mufflin Harcourt‚ 2009 Personnel Management Captains World.
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The Spanish’s need to colonize and conquer the Americas derived from their dreams of success‚ wealth‚ and power. When Spanish conquistadors conquered some of the richest and populous lands in South America‚ it caused a chain reaction of voyages and expeditions across Europe. The discoveries of gold‚ silver‚ newly captured slaves‚ and land uplifted the European economy. Self-recognition and “title” was also gained through conquering large‚ plentiful lands. Through the eyes of the Spaniards
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from the Old World to the New World‚ and discuss their impact. Outline: A Columbian Exchange B - precious metals - tomatoes C - horses -smallpox Movement of people‚ specie‚ plants‚ animals and disease from Europe to the Americas (and vice versa) - gold‚ silver; used for currency (made mother countries extremely wealthy & powerful) - one of several plants brought; improved nutrition & variety (but minimal impact on environment) - used as beasts of burden & transport;
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The First Civilizations of North America/Old Worlds‚ New Worlds 15‚000 years ago‚ during the Ice Age the first humans’ inhabitants walked across the Bering Land Bridge from Siberia to Alaska of what will become America creating a new civilization. The Siberian descendants slowly spread out to the east and south of the continent‚ and build complex societies. Anthropologists have found a variety of language and culture; depending on the environmental conditions many of the tribes that lived in close
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(BACKGROUND INFORMATION) In the period 1750 to 1914 in Latin America and the Caribbean‚ while the use of foreign workers remained the same‚ the role of women changed from being confined to the home to working in factories‚ and the use of slaves changed from being the most popular labor force in Latin America to being completely abolished legally. Despite the passage of years‚ the use of foreign workers remained the same in Latin America and the Caribbean. Though the use of foreign workers began as being less popular than
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The Maya is a Mesoamerican civilization‚ noted for the only known fully developed written language of the pre-Columbian Americas‚ as well as for its art‚ architecture‚ and mathematical and astronomical systems. The Maya civilization extended throughout the present-day southern Mexican states of Chiapas‚ Tabasco‚ and the Yucatán Peninsula states of Quintana‚ Campeche and Yucatán. The Maya area also extended throughout the northern Central American region‚ including the present-day nations of Guatemala
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The question of who discovered the Americas and when has been a very debatable topic. Its believed that in 984-1000 A.D. Viking voyagers led Leif Eriksson first set foot in the Americas. It is unsure if Eriksson sailed off course on his way home to Greenland or if he intended to go to these lands after hearing of them by word of mouth from traders. Its believed that Eriksson is the first European to reach these lands and explored the region. After spending a winter Ericksson sailed back home to Greenland
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trail to the East. On the morning of October 12‚ 1492 they landed on the shore of what is now Cuba. It wasn’t until 300 years later in 1792 that Columbus was actually honored in America. But every second Monday in October is met with a series of celebrations and protests regarding this man who is said to have discovered America olumbus was born in Genoa‚ Italy in 1451. He received very little formal schooling‚ but taught himself Portuguese‚ Spanish‚ and Latin. He never learned to read or write Italian
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