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9 marksAtlantic Connections

CAPE History Unit 1 · 2014 · Paper 2 · Question 1(a)

Extracts concerning Spanish settlement in the Americas up to 1600 (Document I: Ferdinand and Isabella to Columbus, 1497; Document II: Columbus to the Nurse of Prince Don John, 1500; Document III: Cabildo of Guatemala to Philip II, 1562).

With reference to Document I, explain THREE ways in which the Church contributed to Spanish settlement of the Americas during the sixteenth century.

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  1. 1(b)With reference to Document II, outline THREE reasons why the Indians revolted against the Spaniards.[6 marks]
  2. 1(c)With reference to Document III, outline THREE ways in which the encomienda system was beneficial to the encomienderos.[6 marks]
  3. 1(d)With reference to Documents I, II and III, explain THREE effects of Spanish settlement on the way of life of the indigenous peoples.[9 marks]

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