Asked by raneem aldaud on May 17, 2024
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Acoma was an Indian city in present-day ________ that the Spanish destroyed.
A) New Mexico
B) Florida
C) Cuba
D) California
E) Puerto Rico
Acoma
A Native American pueblo located in New Mexico, known for its rich history and as being one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in the United States.
New Mexico
A southwestern state in the United States, known for its diverse culture, historic sites, and landscapes, encompassing deserts, forests, and mountains.
Indian City
A city located in the country of India, or in historical contexts, a settlement in regions inhabited by Indigenous peoples in the Americas.
- Determine the positions and traits of initial Spanish colonies in North America.
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Cecilia RabadánMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Acoma was a Pueblo city located in what is now New Mexico. It was known as Sky City and was one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in North America. In 1598, the Spanish conquistador Don Juan de Oñate attacked the city, killing hundreds of Acoma people and enslaving others. The city was rebuilt, but the Acoma people still remember this tragic event as the Acoma Massacre.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the positions and traits of initial Spanish colonies in North America.