Chapter 6- Economic Transformations, 1450-1750 Flashcard

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Why did the Portuguese explore the Indian Ocean?

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To challenge the dominance of Venice in the Eastern goods trade

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What advantage did the Portuguese have in the Indian Ocean trade?

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They had superior military technology.

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Which European power established colonies in the Philippines?

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Spain

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What impact did Spanish missionaries have in the Philippines?

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They brought about social and cultural changes.

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Which two European powers entered the Indian Ocean trade in the 1600s?

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England and the Netherlands

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What was the main focus of the Dutch East India Company?

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Controlling the production of spices

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What was the main focus of the British East India Company?

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Establishing trade posts in India

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What was the first main impact of the silver trade on Spain?

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It led to economic prosperity and increased power

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What was the main impact of the fur trade in North America?

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It caused environmental devastation in America.

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What was the main cause of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade?

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The need for labor on American plantations