Study Guide: Transoceanic Connections (1450-1750)

World History Unit 3 Study Guide: Transoceanic Connections (1450-1750)

By Isiah Jones

Match

Match the following

• Conquistador

• Syncretism

• Mercantilism

• Mestizo

• Encomienda System

Spanish conqueror motivated by Gold, God

Blending of indigenous and European cultures

Economic theory emphasizing trade and accumulation of wealth

Person of mixed Spanish and Indigenous ancestry

Labor system that granted colonists the right to demand tribute and labor

• Spanish conqueror motivated by Gold, God

• Blending of indigenous and European cultures

• Economic theory emphasizing trade and accumulation of wealth

• Person of mixed Spanish and Indigenous ancestry

• Labor system that granted colonists the right to demand tribute and labor

Match

Match the following

• Middle Passage

• Joint-Stock Company

• Plantation System

• Triangular Trade

Forced transportation of enslaved Africans

A business model for colonial ventures

A system of large-scale agriculture

Trade route connecting Europe, Africa, and the Americas

• Forced transportation of enslaved Africans

• A business model for colonial ventures

• A system of large-scale agriculture

• Trade route connecting Europe, Africa, and the Americas

Open Ended

Based on your matching, which term do you think had the biggest impact? Turn and talk for 2 minutes.

🎯 Today's Objectives

SWBAT: Students Will Be Able To...

• Review and organize key content for our Unit 3 test through collaborative study

• Analyze primary sources using the HAP-P method

• Develop evidence-based arguments for potential essay questions

• Create a personalized study guide for efficient test preparation- quote or document providedPlease open a Google Doc and title it:
  "Unit 3 Study Notes - [Your Name]"

📊 Test Breakdown

Total: 100 points
Time: 80 minutes

Section 1: Multiple Choice (60 pts)

• 20 questions × 3 points each

• 25 minutes

• Vocabulary, cause/effect, document analysis

Section 2: Short Answer (15 pts)

• 3 questions × 5 points each

• 25 minutes

• Primary source analysis - quote or document provided

Section 3: Long Essay (25 pts)

• 1 essay from 3 choices

• 30 minutes

• Thesis + evidence + analysis required

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⏰ Recommended Timing

• 0-25 min: Multiple Choice

• 25-50 min: Short Answer Questions

• 50-80 min: Long Essay

📖 Study These Readings

1. Religious Syncretism in Mexico City

2. Transatlantic Slave Trade

3. New Economic Systems

4. Race & Coerced Labor Parts I & II

5. Primary Source Accounts (slave narratives)

6. You can use Google and Ai to study

I have posted all of the documents in google classroom

Poll

Which part of HAPPY is most important for understanding this document?

• Historical Context

• Audience

• Point of View (POV)

• Purpose

Collaborative Study Guide (30 minutes)

DIRECTIONS:

• Work with classmates or alone

• Use your notes from the past month

• Complete as much of the study guide as possible

• Divide and conquer - split the work!

PRIORITY ORDER:

1. Vocabulary Matching (Part 1)

2. 8 Test Questions (Yellow Section)

3. Fill-in-Blanks & Charts

4. Primary Source Practice

5. You can use Ai and Google

Multiple Choice

Cause/Effect: "What was the MAIN reason Europeans shifted from indigenous forced labor to African slavery?"

• A) Indigenous peoples refused to convert to Christianity

• B) Disease dramatically reduced indigenous populations

• C) African workers were more skilled farmers

• D) Spanish laws protected indigenous rights

Multiple Choice

Sourcing: "A Spanish merchant's account of profitable silver mines would likely emphasize which aspect?"

• A) The wealth generated for Spain

• B) The harsh conditions for indigenous workers

• C) The harsh conditions for indigenous workers

• D) The environmental damage caused

Multiple Choice

Comparison: "How did mercantilism DIFFER from capitalism in colonial economics?"

• Mercantilism involved private companies, capitalism involved government control

• Mercantilism emphasized free trade, capitalism emphasized controlled trade

• Mercantilism benefited colonies, capitalism benefited European nations

• Mercantilism focused on government wealth, capitalism focused on private profit

Open Ended

"Debate this statement: The Columbian Exchange benefited Europe more than it harmed the Americas. Support your position with TWO pieces of evidence."

Open Ended

"Which was a more powerful force in shaping colonial societies: religion or economics? Defend your choice with specific examples."

Open Ended

Exit Ticket: What is ONE historical connection you understand better after today's review? Explain.

Open Ended

Exit Ticket: What is ONE question you still have about transoceanic connections?