Origins of Capitalism

a system in which a government controls all economic activity

• gettin money

• mercantilism

• government

• capitalism

In the 1500s a country’s strength was measured by what?

• gold and silver

• rice and beans

• salt and pepper

• boats and cars

Europeans didn’t let colonies trade with other countries. They didn’t want their colonies’ money going to other nations.

• True

• False

Colonies didn't manufacture their own goods. The government did.

• True

• False

New trade routes connected Europe to what countries?

• Africa, Australia, Russia

• Canada, US, and Mexico

• Americas, Africa and Asia

A major trading pattern that involved the exchange of raw materials, manufactured products, and slaves was called?

• Triangular Trade

• Square Trade

• Circular Trade

Answer explanation

Europe, Africa, and the Americas

Slaves were traded for gold, raw materials, manufactured goods.​

• True

• False

Why were Africans being traded in the Americas?

• Enslaved natives got their freedom

• Enslaved natives were getting sick and dying

• Enslaved natives became to powerful to control

Enslaved Africans were treated with dignity and respect on their journey to the Americas?

• True

• False

Most enslaved Africans were sent where?

• Asia and Africa

• South America and the Carribean

• North America and England