Consequences of Contact SS weekly Week 6

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What continents were involved in the Columbian Exchange?

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Americas; Europe; Africa; Asia

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What is a cash crop?

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A crop that is sold to make money.

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How were American Indian societies and European societies similar?

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They had art, history, and protection for their communities.

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What is a privateer?

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A pirate who legally captures and sells goods.

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Where did sugarcane grow well?

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Caribbean.

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What is the significance of the Columbian Exchange?

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It facilitated the transfer of goods, ideas, and populations between the New World and the Old World.

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What role did cash crops play in the economy?

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They were essential for generating profit and trade.

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How did art and history contribute to societies?

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They helped preserve culture and identity.

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What was the impact of privateers on trade?

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They disrupted enemy trade while benefiting their own nation's economy.

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Why was the Caribbean important for agriculture?

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Its climate and soil were ideal for growing sugarcane and other cash crops.