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What was a notable characteristic of the Southern colonies’ economy during the 17th century?

What was a significant effect of the introduction of European animals to the Americas?

Which system was implemented to attract settlers to Virginia during the early years of colonization?

Which technology introduced by Europeans had an impact on Native American warfare?

What was a key characteristic of colonial identity emerging in the 18th century?

What kind of agricultural products were transferred from the Americas to Europe during the Columbian Exchange?

Which disease was notably introduced to the Americas through the Columbian Exchange and had devastating effects on Indigenous populations?

There are a total of two discussions, including the “Introduce Yourself”discussion. 

What is the THIRD thing you should do as you start this semester?

One of the longstanding complaints against the Catholic Church, and one that Martin Luther took great exception to, was the practice of Catholic authorities selling [BLANK-1]. By the Late Middle Ages, Catholic priests, bishops, cardinals, and even popes took to selling these. They took many forms in reality, but they are best remembered as “golden tickets to heaven.” Believers could purchase these from church authorities and guarantee a spot in heaven for themselves or a loved one; they could even pay for a loved one who had already passed to get out of Purgatory with their purchase. Luther would argue that there was no scriptural basis for this practice and that it actually ran counter to the teachings of Jesus when he published his 95 Theses.