WORLD HISTORY FINAL EXAM Pt. 2

How did the Spanish Empire change World History?

• Conquistadors conquered ancient civilizations such as the Aztecs and Incas to make the New World their sphere of influence.

• Spanish missionaries developed monasteries throughout Asia and began to control Indian Ocean Trade.

How did the Spanish Empire influence World History?

• The Spanish became the most powerful nation in the world by exploiting the New World through the practice of encomienda.

• The Spanish became the most powerful nation in Europe by chasing the Moors out of Spain and defeating the British Armada.

How did the Atlantic Slave Trade change World History?

• The Middle Passage led to the emigration of millions of Africans and introduced new cultures to the New World.

• The Middle Passage led to the development of Spanish caravels which focused on transporting gold and silver.

How did the Atlantic Slave Trade change World History?

• It tied together the destiny of New World Europeans to African slaves.

• It prevented New World immigrants from finding manual labor in farming.

How did the Columbian Exchange shape World History?

• The trade system increased European interest in the New World and led to the development of joint stock companies.

• The trade system decreased the need for forced labor in the New World ending the dependency on the slave trade.

How did Portuguese Exploration shape World History?

• It led to European trade networks around Africa and provided a European sea route to the Indian Ocean Trade.

• It led to the development of Spanish colonies throughout North America and Dutch colonies throughout South America.

How did the development of joint stock companies shape World History?

• It led to an increase in worldwide trade and the development of commercial capitalism.

• It led to an increase in the need for unskilled labor to work the Southern plantations.