Christopher Columbus
What year did Christopher Columbus set out on his voyage?
1492
Which continents were involved in the Columbian Exchange?
North America, South America, Asia, Europe, and Africa
Who benefited most from mercantilism when the American colonies existed?
The mother country
What are the three g's that are reasons for the age of exploration?
Gold, Glory, and God
What important resources were traded FROM Europe/Africa/Asia TO the Americas?
horses, cows, goats, pigs, sugarcane
True or False: colonies were allowed to trade with other countries and colonies
False
Why did Christopher Columbus search for an alternate trade route?
Because he wanted to find an alternate route to Asia (India).
What important resources were traded from the Americas to Europe?
Corn, beans, peppers, cocoa, etc.
more resources, land, controlling trade, industry, and agriculture
Why was it difficult to travel by land to Asia from Europe?
because the closing of the silk roads
What was a negative impact of the Columbian Exchange?
True
What happened to the native people of America after Europeans discovered it?
The people were conquered and colonized
What was a positive impact of the Columbian Exchange?
New resources, sharing ideas, technology and culture
What is the definition of Mercantilism?
An economic system where a nation grows strength by controlling trade, industry, agriculture, and resources.