Western terms such as "lasso" and "rodeo" are based on the spanish language. this reminds us that american cowboys were directly influenced by
spanish conquistadores
mexican vaqueros
spanish missions
the spanish-american war

How was the method of making pottery by using coils of clay better than simply shaping the clay by hand? it prevented pottery from cracking when fired. it created a watertight seal. it produced more attractive pottery. the pottery could be cut or stamped with designs.