U.S History Review Chapters 1-3
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US History [1]
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Test #1 (Columbus- Revolutionary War) Europeans Come to the Americas/ Origins of the United States Middle Ages (500?s-1400?s): Feudalism Rigid class structure Serfs/ lower class feel hopeless Changes that come: Nations/states/funding Crusades= failed, led to a desire for reconnection with Asians Columbus ?discovers? America Why did Europeans come to the new world? They were looking for a faster way to Asia Could not find the northwest passage Stayed in the America?s for a good economy Mercantilism Nationalism Treatment of natives is very poor Ex. Cortex who conquered the Aztecs Weapons overpowered natives Disease killed many Lucky- the prophecy of the Aztecs led them to believe the whites were gods Trickery Can we condemn Cortes?