Question

The excerpt is best understood as a response to which of the following historical developments?
Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) the encomienda system
A
the encomienda system
(Choice B) the Pueblo Revolt
B
the Pueblo Revolt
(Choice C) the Atlantic slave trade
C
the Atlantic slave trade
(Choice D) the consumer revolution
D
the consumer revolution

Answer 1

To determine which historical development the excerpt is best understood as a response to, more context about the content of the excerpt would be necessary. Without the excerpt, I can provide some context on each option:

- **Choice A: the encomienda system** refers to a Spanish labor system that permitted colonists to demand tribute and labor from Indigenous people.

- **Choice B: the Pueblo Revolt** was an uprising of Pueblo Indians against Spanish colonizers in 1680, driven by opposition to Spanish missions and oppression.

- **Choice C: the Atlantic slave trade** involved the forced transportation of Africans to the Americas for labor, particularly in plantation agriculture.

- **Choice D: the consumer revolution** refers to a period, particularly in the 18th century, when there was a marked increase in consumer goods availability and purchasing in Europe and the colonies.

If you can provide more details about the excerpt, I can assist you in identifying which choice it responds to directly.