History Flashcard

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What is an expedition?

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A journey undertaken for a specific purpose

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Who were the conquistadors?

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Spanish explorers and warriors

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What was the Columbian Exchange?

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The transfer of plants, animals, and diseases between the Old and New Worlds

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What does "The Great Dying" refer to? Options: The mass extinction of dinosaurs, The decline of European empires, The large-scale death of Native Americans due to disease, The end of the Ice Age

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The large-scale death of Native Americans due to disease

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What was the Triangular Trade?

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A trade route connecting Europe, Africa, and the Americas

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What is a cash crop?

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A crop grown for direct sale rather than for personal use

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What is a plantation?

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A large farm specializing in the production of one or two crops

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What is a joint-stock trading company?

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A company where shares are owned jointly by shareholders.

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What is mercantilism?

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An economic policy aimed at accumulating wealth through trade balance.

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What is a cartaz?

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A document issued by the Portuguese for safe passage.