Explain how geographic variations impacted economic development

How did geographic variations impact economic development in the New World?

• By promoting trade with global markets

• By limiting access to natural resources

• By creating harsh climates for agriculture

• By discouraging exploration and settlement

What was the role of geographic variations in promoting trade with global markets?

• They provided favorable climate conditions for agriculture

• They offered abundant natural resources for export

• They facilitated the establishment of trade routes

• They attracted foreign investors and traders

What is the Columbian Exchange?

• A trade agreement between Europe and the New World

• A cultural exchange between Native Americans and Europeans

• The transfer of goods, plants, and diseases between the Old and New Worlds

• A political alliance between European colonizers

What impact did the Columbian Exchange have on the various areas and people that came into contact?

• It led to the spread of new diseases and decimated indigenous populations

• It resulted in the peaceful coexistence of different cultures

• It caused economic prosperity and increased trade

• It had no significant impact on the regions and people

What factors contributed to the choices early European colonizers made when choosing sites for early settlements?

• Access to natural resources and favorable climate

• Proximity to existing indigenous communities

• Availability of suitable land for agriculture

• All of the above

Why was access to natural resources an important factor for early European colonizers?

• To exploit and export valuable resources

• To preserve the environment and promote sustainability

• To establish diplomatic relations with indigenous communities

• To discourage competition from other European powers

What role did the proximity to existing indigenous communities play in the choices of early European colonizers?

• It allowed for cultural exchange and peaceful coexistence

• It facilitated the establishment of trade networks

• It provided a source of cheap labor for European settlers

• It posed a threat and led to conflicts

Why was the availability of suitable land for agriculture an important factor for early European colonizers?

• To establish self-sufficient colonies

• To promote hunting and gathering activities

• To discourage settlement by other European powers

• To preserve the natural beauty of the land

How did climate impact the choices of early European colonizers?

• They preferred regions with extreme climates for adventure

• They avoided regions with harsh climates for agriculture

• They sought regions with moderate climates for trade

• They had no preference for climate

What natural resources were sought after by early European colonizers?

• Gold and silver

• Timber and fur

• Sugar and tobacco

• All of the above