Unit 9: Atlantic World Quiz
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14 questions
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What was one of the main incentives for European exploration of the Atlantic World?
What was one of the main incentives for European exploration of the Atlantic World?
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What was the Columbian Exchange?
What was the Columbian Exchange?
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What was a major reason for the decline in indigenous populations?
What was a major reason for the decline in indigenous populations?
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Why did Europeans turn to enslaving Africans for labor?
Why did Europeans turn to enslaving Africans for labor?
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What economic system developed as a result of increased global trade?
What economic system developed as a result of increased global trade?
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What was the main reason for the plantation (labor) system in America?
What was the main reason for the plantation (labor) system in America?
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What was the triangular trade?
What was the triangular trade?
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What was one major source of conflict between Europeans and indigenous peoples?
What was one major source of conflict between Europeans and indigenous peoples?
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What role did technology play in European exploration?
What role did technology play in European exploration?
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How did the plantation system/mercantilism affect the development of slavery?
How did the plantation system/mercantilism affect the development of slavery?
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What impact did European weapons have on conflicts with indigenous peoples?
What impact did European weapons have on conflicts with indigenous peoples?
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How did mercantilism affect colonial relationships?
How did mercantilism affect colonial relationships?
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What was a major consequence of the Columbian Exchange for Europe?
What was a major consequence of the Columbian Exchange for Europe?
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Short Answer. Answer in a complete sentence to receive full credit. Why did mercantilism cause colonies to be dependent on their mother country?
Short Answer. Answer in a complete sentence to receive full credit. Why did mercantilism cause colonies to be dependent on their mother country?