Transatlantic Trade and Mercantilism

The video explores the transatlantic trade from 1607 to 1754, focusing on the triangular trade system and its economic principles, particularly mercantilism. It discusses how trade routes connected New England, West Africa, and the British West Indies, highlighting the brutal conditions of the Middle Passage. The video also examines the impact of trade on colonial societies, including the rise of urban centers and the consumer revolution, which shifted societal status from family lineage to financial success.

What time period does Unit 2 of the AP US History curriculum cover?

• 1492 to 1607

• 1607 to 1754

• 1754 to 1800

• 1800 to 1865

What was the primary purpose of the triangular trade?

• To trade goods and enslaved people

• To establish diplomatic relations

• To explore new territories

• To exchange cultural practices

What was the Middle Passage known for?

• Its scenic views

• Its brutal conditions

• Its educational opportunities

• Its luxurious conditions

What economic system dominated Europe during the time of the transatlantic trade?

• Socialism

• Capitalism

• Feudalism

• Mercantilism

In mercantilism, what was considered a measure of a nation's wealth?

• Military strength

• Land area

• Gold and silver

• Population size

What was one of the main goals of mercantilism?

• To reduce exports

• To promote free trade

• To maintain a favorable balance of trade

• To increase imports

What were the Navigation Acts designed to do?

• Encourage trade with all nations

• Limit trade to English ships and ports

• Promote trade with the French colonies

• Ban trade with the Americas

How did the transatlantic trade affect American seaports?

• They became military bases

• They became isolated

• They turned into thriving urban centers

• They were abandoned

What societal change was brought about by the consumer revolution in North America?

• Greater emphasis on financial success

• Decline in urban development

• Rise of agricultural societies

• Increased importance of family pedigree

What was a significant effect of the transatlantic trade on global societies?

• It led to the decline of mercantilism

• It isolated European nations

• It created a global trade network

• It reduced the wealth of merchants