For each historical identification question, define the term and briefly describe its historical significance.
encomienda system
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Slaveholders in the East often broke up families to sell to slave dealers who __________.
a. floated to markets in the Caribbean b. shipped to markets in South America c. marched the slaves to markets farther west d. rented out the slaves for profit
The Taiping Rebellion stemmed from
A. Chinese resentment of British imperial policies. B. the Chinese ruling class, who sought for governmental change. C. an increased missionary push in China that caused many peasants to convert to Christianity. D. the lack of support for Chinese peasants in the aftermath of the Opium War. E. the poor living conditions of peasants who faced little governmental help.
Who did the Congress send to London as a minister in 1784 to resolve the differences between the Confederation and the British regarding the peace treaty of 1783?
A. George Washington B. John Adams C. James Madison D. John Jay E. Benjamin Franklin
Deliberately inflicted violence and campaigns of terror were called ______________.
A. chariavari B. chevauchées C. chevaliers D. trebouchets E. chivalry