What was one of the main incentives for European exploration of the Atlantic World?
What was the Columbian Exchange?
What was a major reason for the decline in indigenous populations?
Why did Europeans turn to enslaving Africans for labor?
What economic system developed as a result of increased global trade?
What was the main reason for the plantation (labor) system in America?
What was the triangular trade?
What was one major source of conflict between Europeans and indigenous peoples?
What role did technology play in European exploration?
How did the plantation system/mercantilism affect the development of slavery?
What impact did European weapons have on conflicts with indigenous peoples?
How did mercantilism affect colonial relationships?
What was a major consequence of the Columbian Exchange for Europe?
Short Answer. Answer in a complete sentence to receive full credit. Why did mercantilism cause colonies to be dependent on their mother country?