New World
True or False: Tobacco and corn originated in the New World, while wheat and influenza originated in the Old World.
True!
Who is best known for "discovering" the New World?
Christopher Columbus
Why were women much more likely to be accused and found guilty of witchcraft in Salem?
Men played a more dominant role in society, so their accusations against women held more weight. Women had duties that aligned more with witches than men, like being healers and midwives.
What were the 3 main motivations for exploration and colonization?
Gold, God, and Glory
How did mercantilism play a role in exploration and trade?
Countries wanted to make more money, so they increased trade and exploration to find more money opportunities.
Who is known for exploring North America for England and finding a massive supply of cod (fish)?
John Cabot
Why were diseases more harmful to people of the New World than those of the Old World?
The New World had not experienced these diseases before. The Old World has the diseases for a while and had built a better an immunity to them.
What is a joint-stock company?
A business where shares of ownership in a company are bought and owned by shareholders. If the company makes the profit, the shareholder will also slightly profit.
Describe the experiences of slaves crossing the Middle Passage:
Unbelievably cramped. Unbearable smell and extremely unsanitary. Had to stay below deck for the most part. Some attempted to jump ship than remain in slavery.
Who is credited as being the first person to circumnavigate the world?
Ferdinand Magellan
Statement from Columbus regarding first voyage in 1492
"There I found very many islands, filled with innumerable people, and I have taken possession of them all for their Highnesses, done by proclamation and with the royal standard unfurled, and no opposition was offered to me. "
Which of the 3 G's of exploration is represented in this source?
Glory: taking things in honor of Spain and its rulers
Gold: taking possessions that likely have financial value
How did Columbus view the Natives of the New World?
Overall as potential slaves. He saw them as unintelligent but strong. He thought they could be easily influenced.
What is a subsidy?
Payment made to support an enterprise (company) that a government thinks is beneficial
What were some major consequences of the Columbian Exchange?
Changes in diets across the world. Increased population in the Old World because of more access to food. Decreased population in the New World because of the diseases carried over.
Who played a major role in England's rise to power by raiding Spanish possessions and helping to defeat the Spanish Armada?
Francis Drake
From Olaudah Equiano:
... I was soon put down under the decks, ... with the [awfulness] of the stench... I became so sick and low that I was not able to eat... . I now wished for the last friend, Death, to relieve me... on my refusing to eat, one of them held me fast by the hands, and laid me across... and tied my feet, while the other [beat] me severely."
What do you think was the author's PURPOSE for making this source?
Answer vary. Maybe to inform his audience of the horrors he went through. Maybe to influence the audience to want to get rid of slavery.
Describe different ways Native Americans (especially the Taino) were mistreated by Old World Explorers:
Massacred in battles, forced to deliver them gold and resources, hands cut off, forced into slavery, purposely given diseases
According to mercantilism, why would a country strive to have a positive trade balance?
According to mercantilism, the more wealth a country has, the stronger it is. If they have a positive trade balance, that means the country SELLS more than it BUYS. So, it makes profit, which makes it stronger.
How did Europe, Africa, and the Americas participate in the Triangular Trade? (in other words, how did the "cycle" work?)
The Americas had natural resources. These were shipped to Europe, which made manufactured goods with the resources. These manufactured goods were sent to Africa in exchange for slaves. The slaves were sent to the Americas to gather more resources. And on and on.
How did Amerigo Vespucci realize the New World was not Asia?
Used stars and astronomy to find that the world was bigger than originally thought. Found unique animals and plants. The size and shape of the land was different than Asia.
What are the 5 parts to HIPPO?
Historical Context, Intended Audience, Point of View, Purpose, Outside Information