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:

Soft Palate

The soft tissue constituting the back of the roof of the mouth, separating the mouth from the nasopharynx.

Middle Constrictor

A muscle that encircles the pharynx, responsible for constriction during swallowing to push food into the esophagus.

Hyoid Bone

A U-shaped bone in the neck that supports the tongue and is connected to muscles of the jaw, larynx, and pharynx.

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