Question

Read the section in your textbook ""Sources from the Past"" on First Impressions of Spanish Forces. Answer the question at the end of the section.

Answer 1

Possible Answers:

How the points made can be more complicated or problematic:

The author seems to be focusing on pop culture or pastime activities.

The author isn’t taking into account economic differences between the average citizens of different nations.

All of these examples still follow the American idea of capitalism, not other economic systems.

Globalization

Since the beginning of industrialization, pollution levels rose, animal and plant species have disappeared, and global warming/climate change has occurred. Global warming refers to the overall rise in global temperatures. Other environmental issues include rising sea levels and increased greenhouse gas emissions.

Unequal distribution of resources and income has resulted in poverty, poor mental health, stunted growth, and higher rates of infection. Those in poverty have also been exposed to diseases due to lack of safe water, shelter, and absence of sewage facilities. Other major issues related to poverty include child-labor and human trafficking.

Answer 2

The question is related to Colombus' impressions about the discovered territory.

Colombus believed that the territory had great economic potential and that the land could be explored. He also said that exploration would be cheap, since it was possible to dominate the natives and force them to work in favor of the Spanish crown. Furthermore, he believed that it was necessary to convert the natives to Christianity.

Step-by-step explanation:

When Colombus and his crew found the American continent, they were amazed by the extension of the territory, in addition to making sure that they found a land full of positive possibilities.

Colombus soon made sure to announce his discoveries and claimed to have found an extensive territory, with many trees, fruits, animals and several resources that would be very valuable to the crown. He stated that the land could be explored and that it had great potential. moreover, he stated that he met several natives, decivilized beings and with little intellectual capacity, but that could be catheterized, dominated and forced to serve the crown.