How did mercantilism influence the establishment of colonies?

Colonies were seen as markets for manufactured goods

Which of the following best describes the balance of trade? Options: The difference between a country's imports and exports, The total value of goods produced within a country, The amount of money a country spends on defense, The number of jobs created by international trade

The difference between a country's imports and exports

What was the primary reason for the establishment of joint stock companies during the Age of Exploration?

To fund large-scale voyages and colonization

How did tariffs affect the balance of trade for a country practicing mercantilism?

They discouraged imports and encouraged exports

What was the primary purpose of the transatlantic slave trade within the triangular trade routes?

To supply labor for plantations in the Americas

What was the significance of the lateen sail in maritime exploration?

It enabled ships to sail against the wind

What role did joint stock companies play in the colonization of the New World?

They provided funding for expeditions and settlements

How did tariffs benefit countries practicing mercantilism?

By increasing government revenue and protecting domestic industries

What was the primary purpose of the triangular trade routes?

To facilitate the exchange of goods and slaves between Europe, Africa, and the Americas

Which of the following was a key motive for European exploration during the Age of Exploration? Options: To find new trade routes to Asia, To establish diplomatic relations with other nations, To promote scientific research, To spread democratic ideals

To find new trade routes to Asia

How did the caravel contribute to the success of European explorers?

Lateen sails made it faster and more maneuverable than previous ships

What was one of the most significant impacts of the Columbian Exchange on the Old World?

The introduction of new agricultural products like potatoes and maize

How did the Columbian Exchange affect the population of the New World?

It caused a decline in population due to diseases brought by Europeans.

What was the primary purpose of the Atlantic slave trade?

To supply labor for plantations in the Americas

Which of the following was a major consequence of the Atlantic slave trade on African societies? Increased political stability, Significant population decline and social disruption, Rapid industrialization, Expansion of democratic institutions

Significant population decline and social disruption

What was the Middle Passage in the context of the Atlantic slave trade?

The journey of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas

Which of the following best describes the conditions experienced by enslaved Africans during the Middle Passage?

Harsh and inhumane conditions with overcrowding and disease

What role did sharks play in the transatlantic slave trade?

They followed slave ships due to the bodies thrown overboard.

What was the primary purpose of netting on slave ships during the transatlantic slave trade?

To prevent enslaved people from jumping overboard

Which region was the primary destination for enslaved Africans during the transatlantic slave trade?

South America and the Caribbean

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Which economic theory emphasizes the importance of accumulating wealth through a favorable balance of trade? Options: Capitalism, Socialism, Communism

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Mercantilism

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What is the primary goal of a joint stock company?

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To share risks and profits among investors

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How do tariffs impact international trade?

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They increase the cost of imported goods

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Which continents were involved in the triangular trade routes?

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Europe, Africa, and the Americas

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What were the primary motives for the Age of Exploration? Options: Science, technology, and culture; God, gold, and glory; Peace, prosperity, and power; Trade, travel, and tourism

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God, gold, and glory

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Which navigation tool was used to determine latitude by measuring the angle between the horizon and a celestial body?

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Astrolabe

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Which sail design allowed ships to sail more effectively against the wind?

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Lateen sail

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