Although Cabral claimed Brazil for the Portuguese, few Portuguese migrated to the area because
a. they feared hostile native peoples.
b. the area was infected with malaria and other tropical diseases.
c. no important resources were found that would have invited further development.
d. Portuguese claims were negated by the Treaty of Tordesillas.
e. the Portuguese refused to allow the introduction of the encomienda system.
c
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The Council of Trent was important because it
A) affirmed Catholic teachings after years of Protestant challenges. B) marked the start of what is called the conciliar movement. C) was the first general council ever held by the Catholic Church. D) allowed Catholics to break away from Rome?s leadership. E) ended dissent within the Catholic Church.
The cause of the diplomatic crisis that led to war between Prussia and France in 1870 was
A) Napoleon III?s demands for territorial gains. B) the succession to the Spanish throne. C) Italy?s claims on Rome. D) Prussia?s opposition to the French expedition in Mexico. E) the French invasion of Belgium.
In 1890, the "Ghost Dance"
A. marked the resumption of hostilities by Plains Indians. B. was a spiritual revival among Plains Indians. C. honored all the Indians who had died in battle with white Americans. D. was a spiritual revival among Plains Indians, inspired by the Paiute prophet Chief Joseph. E. All these answers are correct.
Which contributed the most to the spread of intellectual ideas in the 16th and 17th century?
a. the development of Bacon's scientific method b. the political stability across Europe c. the development of a weathly merchant class d. advances in printing technology