Figure 16-04 in the Accompanying Figure, What Does the Wedge Drawn

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Essay

Figure 16-04


In the accompanying figure, what does the wedge drawn under the switch symbol represent?

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Definitions:

Bartolome de las Casas

A 16th-century Spanish friar and historian, known for his advocacy for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Americas and critical accounts of the Spanish conquest.

Conquistadors

Spanish explorers and soldiers who led military expeditions in the Americas and Asia during the 16th century, often subjugating native populations.

Ecomiendas

A labor system instituted by the Spanish in the Americas, granting colonists the right to the labor of Indigenous peoples in exchange for their conversion to Christianity.

Tropical Diseases

Infectious diseases that are prevalent in or unique to tropical and subtropical regions, often transmitted by insects or contaminated water.