Economy of the 16th Century

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What was the purpose of the Atlantic Slave Trade?

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To enslave Africans for plantation work

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What were the conditions like on the ships during the Atlantic Slave Trade?

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Terrible, with many suffering and dying

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What impact did the Atlantic Slave Trade have on Africa?

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Weakened many African societies

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What was the Columbian Exchange?

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The transfer of plants, animals, goods, and diseases

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Which European countries were most involved in the Atlantic Slave Trade?

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Britain and the Netherlands

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What was one major crop introduced to Europe from the Americas during the Columbian Exchange?

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Potato

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Which animal was brought to the Americas by European settlers during the Columbian Exchange?

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Horse

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What was a significant impact of the Columbian Exchange on indigenous populations in the Americas?

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Population decline due to disease

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Define the following word: Trade

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the action of buying and selling goods and services.

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Define the following word: Exploration

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the action of traveling in or through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it.