Beginning in the 1540s, the Position of the Indigenous Population

question 71

Multiple Choice

Beginning in the 1540s, the position of the indigenous population in Spanish America improved because

• A)the crown established the encomiendas .
• B)crown officials assumed authority over the population.
• C)Spanish control waned.
• D)prices rose in Europe.
• E)plantations were introduced.

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Definitions:

Compound

A chemical compound is a substance composed of two or more different elements that are chemically bonded together in a fixed ratio, distinguished by its chemical composition and properties.

Thiol Proton

The hydrogen atom attached to the sulfur atom in a thiol group, characterized by its ability to be acidic and participate in hydrogen bonding.

Acidity

A measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution, often associated with the degree to which a substance is able to donate a proton.

Phenol

An aromatic compound consisting of a benzene ring bonded to a hydroxyl group (-OH).