Questions On The Columbian Exchange
1.What was the Columbian Exchange? IMAGES 2-9
The Columbian Exchange was a complex and impactful movement of diseases , like smallpox, influenza, and other silent killers, and people across the Atlantic. This exchange took place from 1430-1600. The Columbian Exchange also included foods of the Western Hemisphere , like maize, pirates,manioc, and sweet potatoes. Manufactured goods like mirrors, books, dishes, and playing cards were also exchanged. The Columbian Exchange also influenced population growth in other continents.
2.What was mercantilism, and how was it important for England?
Mercantilism was a “system of state-assisted manufacturing and trade.” Mercantilism was important for England because it assisted in economic growth. Trade …show more content…
In fifteenth-century Virginia social mobility ended for Africans. Their social mobility ended due to the collapse of the tobacco boom and the increasing political power of the Gentry. Due to the collapse of tobacco Nicholas Spencer, a Virginia planter-politician declaring, “blacks can make it cheaper than whites.” He declared this because he felt that since tobacco prices are at an all-time low, production should be cheaper.
4.In brief, describe the history of New France? IMAGES 19-22
New France was founded in the 1530’s by Jacques Cartier. He traveled up the St. Lawrence River and claimed it for France. For three-quarters of a century the St.Lawrence was claimed for France until 1608 when Samuel de Champlain returned and founded it for a Quebec. He claim turned New France into an expansive center of fur trading and missionary work. In 1662, King Louis XIV turned New France into a royal colony and supported the migration of indentured servants.
5.In one sentence (could be a long one), describe the religious foundations of Massachusetts Bay Colony? In other words, how did religion shape the Puritans attitudes and worldview? IMAGES
The Columbian Exchange was a complex and impactful movement of diseases , like smallpox, influenza, and other silent killers, and people across the Atlantic. This exchange took place from 1430-1600. The Columbian Exchange also included foods of the Western Hemisphere , like maize, pirates,manioc, and sweet potatoes. Manufactured goods like mirrors, books, dishes, and playing cards were also exchanged. The Columbian Exchange also influenced population growth in other continents.
2.What was mercantilism, and how was it important for England?
Mercantilism was a “system of state-assisted manufacturing and trade.” Mercantilism was important for England because it assisted in economic growth. Trade …show more content…
In fifteenth-century Virginia social mobility ended for Africans. Their social mobility ended due to the collapse of the tobacco boom and the increasing political power of the Gentry. Due to the collapse of tobacco Nicholas Spencer, a Virginia planter-politician declaring, “blacks can make it cheaper than whites.” He declared this because he felt that since tobacco prices are at an all-time low, production should be cheaper.
4.In brief, describe the history of New France? IMAGES 19-22
New France was founded in the 1530’s by Jacques Cartier. He traveled up the St. Lawrence River and claimed it for France. For three-quarters of a century the St.Lawrence was claimed for France until 1608 when Samuel de Champlain returned and founded it for a Quebec. He claim turned New France into an expansive center of fur trading and missionary work. In 1662, King Louis XIV turned New France into a royal colony and supported the migration of indentured servants.
5.In one sentence (could be a long one), describe the religious foundations of Massachusetts Bay Colony? In other words, how did religion shape the Puritans attitudes and worldview? IMAGES