Trans-Atlantic Trade and Mercantilism Flashcard

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What is the main goal of mercantilism as described in the study guide?

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To export more than you import to increase wealth

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Which of the following best describes the purpose of colonies under mercantilism? Options: To become independent from the mother country, To benefit the mother country economically, To develop their own trade systems, To form alliances with other colonies

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To benefit the mother country economically

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According to the Trans-Atlantic Trade table, what was shipped from Africa to the Americas?

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Enslaved Africans

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Which goods were shipped from the Americas to Europe in the Trans-Atlantic Trade?

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Raw materials

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What were some examples of finished goods shipped from Europe to Africa and the Americas?

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Textiles, furniture, paper, tools, weapons

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What was the Middle Passage?

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The leg from Africa to the Americas transporting enslaved Africans.

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Which of the following best describes the conditions on the Middle Passage? Comfortable and safe, Overcrowding, disease, abuse, high mortality, Quick and efficient, Luxurious accommodations

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Overcrowding, disease, abuse, high mortality

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Using the information from the Trans-Atlantic Trade, explain how the three legs of the trade route were interconnected.

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Each leg involved different goods and destinations, creating a cycle of trade between Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

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Which leg of the triangular trade is known as the Middle Passage?

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Africa to the Americas

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Which of the following was a primary reason the Southern Colonies were established?
Options: Religious freedom, Economic development; profit-driven, Escape from persecution, Shipbuilding industry

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Economic development; profit-driven