Lesson 4: Early Interactions with European Settlers
According to the Inter Caetera, why did the Spanish King and Queen have the right to colonize lands that were new to them?
Because they endeavored to spread the Roman Catholic religion
The Paris Peace Treaty of 1783 gave the right to hold title to certain North American land. To whom did it give this right?
British colonies.
Which statement best describes the perspective of the tribal nations with respect to the colonization of their lands?
Colonization was like someone moving into your home without your permission
The _____ provided Spain with the legal right to claim ownership of lands new to them.
Inter Caetera
Why does the Inter Caetera form the basis for all future legal and political interactions between European nations and Tribal nations?
It was the first document granting title of lands to a foreign nation
_____ is the acceptance of a governmental system by the people of a society.
Legitimacy
The relationship between the federal government of the United States and the Indigenous tribal communities of North America is one of the oldest; however it is also one of the most_____.
Misunderstood
Who asked the Pope to issue the Inter Caetera?
No one
A _____ is a document issued by the Pope which states opinions of the Vatican.
Papal Bull
The _____ is the ultimate earthly authority for the Roman Catholic Church.
Pope
The two main types of English charters were_______.
Proprietary and religious
Wealthy Englishmen would obtain ______ charters to establish trade or businesses.
Proprietary charters
The Inter Caetera grants the kings of Castile and Leon which of the following?
Rights and jurisdiction over Cape Verde
Which of the following foreign countries attacked the Aleutian people?
Russia
Which of the following countries was the dominant force of colonization for the first several decades of European invasion?
Spain
Which of the following foreign countries established the ecomienda system?
Spain
Which of the following foreign countries was the first to claim title to land on this continent?
Spain
Which was the first European country that sought to claim title to land in North America?
Spain
Which country laid claims to land in North America?
Spain Russia England (All are correct)
Colonists from which country(ies) encountered indigenous people in North America?
Spain Russia England All are correct
List three countries that made land claims in North America.
Spain, Russia, and France.
What does the Inter Caetera state a person will incur if he infringes on its decree?
The wrath of God
What was the primary reason that French voyagers came to North America?
To establish economic ties
What was the main reason that the French initially came to North America?
To establish economic ties.
Why did the Pope issue the Inter Caetera?
To make legal the taking of lands new to the Spanish Crown
Which of the following was NOT likely a reason Columbus sailed west from Spain?
To spread the Roman Catholic religion
True or False: When the French traded in North America, they did so exclusively with other Europeans--not Native American people
True
How was title of lands passed from Spain to other European countries?
War and conquest Through purchase with money or other goods Negotiated for through treaties (All are correct)
Which statement is LEAST like those made in the Inter Caetera?
We have much to learn from the inhabitants of those lands which are new to us
What was the percentage of Native American people killed by Russian explorers in the Aleutian Islands?
90%
The Inter Caetera did not acknowledge the legitimacy of ______ title.
Aboriginal title
_____ refers to the right of the indigenous people to occupy, use, and make decisions about the land they live on.
Aboriginal title
The Russians established settlements on the ______ islands.
Aleutian
Who was responsible for overseeing each of the European country's interactions with tribal nations?
Each European government
The Spanish established the ______ system, in which Native American people were forced to pay Spanish officials in the form of gold or crops.
Encomienda system.
Which of the following foreign countries would establish the basis for modern-day tribal/federal relations?
England
True or False: English businessmen who established themselves in the North American colonies lost their English citizenship.
False
People from which country were more likely to adopt the lifestyles of Native American people?
France
Which of the following foreign countries came to this continent to establish fur trading ties?
France
What does the Inter Caetera state is to be brought to the residents and inhabitants of the mainlands and islands?
The Catholic faith
