Unit 6: European Explores - Migration

Based on the map, which four continents were involved in the Trans-Atlantic slave trade?

• North America, Africa, Europe, South America

• Asia, Africa, Europe, North America

• South America, Africa, Europe, Australia

• Africa, Europe, North America, United States

Based on the map, which area had the largest enslaved population?

• Cuba

• America

• Brasil

• Jamaica

Based on the map, which of the following is true?

• A majority of enslaved Africans were brought to the United States.

• Europeans only sent enslaved Africans to the Americas.

• The Pacific Ocean was the easiest path between continents at this time.

• Most enslaved Africans were brought to Latin America.

Which of the following is a possible reason why the Trans-Atlantic slave trade increased in the 1600s?

• The Industrial Revolution reduced the need for labor but increased the need for shipping across the Atlantic Ocean.

• There was an increased need for cheap labor as European countries set up large plantations in the Americas.

• Indigenous populations in the Americas were making alliances with European powers in order to purchase slaves from Western Africa.

• Asian empires were trying to compete with European expansion and began to set up trading hubs in the Western Hemisphere.

What is a good title?

● Creation of the Creole dialect.

● Creation and popularity of salsa dancing.

● Creation and popularity of Reggae music.

● Creation and popularity of dishes like tostones, mangu, mofongo, etc. that blend ingredients and cooking styles from different hemispheres.

• The indigenous culture of Latin America.

• European influence on Cuban culture.

• African influence on Latin American culture.

• Effects of the Trans-Pacific trade routes.

The fact that approximately 98% of Mexicans speak Spanish as their first language and 83% identify as Roman Catholic illustrates that...

• Portuguese colonialism had a major influence on the development of Mexico.

• Mexico was one of the few countries to avoid European influence.

• The development of Mexico was strongly influenced by European colonization.

• There is a small number of religious people in present day Mexico.

What is the primary language of Brazil?

• Spanish

• English

• Brazilian

• Portuguese

Which of the following best describes the Cold War?

• The US government’s attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro in Cuba.

• The Soviet Union’s attempt to stop the spread of communism around the world.

• An international conflict between the US and Soviet Union after WWII that led to a series of conflicts around the world.

• The international fight between capitalism and democracy that led to many proxy wars between nations across the globe.

Which of the following best describes the Bay of Pigs Invasion?

• The US government’s attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro in Cuba.

• The Soviet Union’s attempt to stop the spread of communism around the world.

• An international conflict between the US and Soviet Union after WWII that led to a series of conflicts around the world.

• The international fight between capitalism and democracy that led to many proxy wars between nations across the globe.

US and Cuba Relations -Cuban Revolution ignites a communist uprising 90 miles away from the coast of Florida.

- JFK and the US government attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro in the Bay of Pigs Invasion

- ?????

- The Cuban Missile Crisis leads to increased tensions and Cuba continues their alliance with the Soviet Union. Which of the following would accurately replace the question marks above?

• The US aids Fidel Castro in overthrowing the communist government

• The Soviet Union launches a nuclear missile off the coast of Hawaii.

• The US announces a full embargo on Cuba.

• The Soviet Union collapses after the Fall of the Berlin Wall.