Social Studies 7: Chapter 17 Section 2

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Class # First & Last Name:

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How did the colony in Brazil differ from the colonies in Mexico and Peru?

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On what did Portugal base its claim to Brazil?

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How did the Spanish govern the people in Americas?

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Why did the encomienda system end?

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Key Terms: Review the key terms at the beginning of this section. Use each term in a sentence that explains its meaning.

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Recall: What European country claimed the territory of Brazil?

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Compare and Contrast: How was the Portuguese colony in the Americas similar to and different from Spanish colonies?

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Explain: What role did the Catholic Church play in the Spanish colonies?

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Synthesize Information: How did the clergy affect the culture of the Native Americans?

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Define: What was the encomienda system?

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Draw Inferences: From your knowledge of the encomienda system, what can you infer about Spanish attitudes toward Native Americans?