The Conquest of the Canary Islands Set a Pattern That

question 53

Multiple Choice

The conquest of the Canary Islands set a pattern that included all of the following except

• A) genocidal destruction of indigenous Guanche peoples.
• B) expansion of plantation systems based on agricultural export production.
• C) enslavement of Africans to provide labor on the plantations.
• D) private joint stock companies authorized to govern the colonies.

Assess the approximate number of Africans transported to the Americas during the slave trade era.

Explain the concept of "negros de ganhos" and other social classifications of African slaves in Latin America.

Distinguish between the experiences of African slaves in mainland Latin America and the Caribbean.

Evaluate the outcomes of resistance movements by African slaves and maroons in the Caribbean.

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Accounting Equation

A fundamental principle in accounting that states that assets equal liabilities plus equity (Assets = Liabilities + Equity), serving as the foundation for the balance sheet.

Current Ratio

A liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations, calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities.

Short-term Obligations

Financial liabilities that are due for payment within one year.

Normal Balance

The side of an account (debit or credit) that is expected to have a higher balance based on the accounting equation.