Expansion and Consequences: Crash Course European History

The video explores European expansion and its profound impact on global history, focusing on the Iberian conquests, economic exploitation, and cultural exchanges. It highlights the devastating effects on Native Americans, the rise of global trade, and the Columbian Exchange. The narrative also touches on human rights advocacy and the lasting implications of these historical events.

What was one of the major impacts of European expansion on the indigenous populations of the Americas?

• Increased trade opportunities

• Formation of new alliances

• Devastation due to diseases

• Introduction of new technologies

How did the Spanish Empire initially maintain control over the Americas?

• By using existing local political structures

• By establishing new political systems

• By focusing solely on military conquest

• By forming alliances with other European powers

Who was Bartolome de las Casas and what was he known for?

• A Spanish conquistador known for his military strategies

• A Catholic missionary who advocated for the rights of indigenous people

• A Portuguese explorer who discovered Brazil

• An English privateer who attacked Spanish ships

What was the significance of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the context of European colonization?

• She was a symbol of resistance against colonization

• She was a leader of the indigenous resistance

• She represented the blending of indigenous and Catholic beliefs

• She was a figurehead for the Spanish monarchy

What role did European corporations play in the age of exploration?

• They provided humanitarian aid

• They focused on scientific research

• They were involved in global trade and colonization

• They established diplomatic relations

How did the slave trade evolve by the end of the 16th century?

• It was limited to the Caribbean islands

• It focused on enslaving only indigenous peoples

• It became a massive business involving African and European traders

• It was abolished by European powers

What was the Columbian Exchange?

• A trade agreement between Europe and Asia

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

• A military alliance between European powers

• The establishment of new trade routes in Africa

Which of the following foods was introduced to Europe as a result of the Columbian Exchange?

• Potatoes

• Bananas

• Wheat

• Rice

What was one environmental impact of European colonization in the Americas?

• Creation of national parks

• Deforestation for sugarcane production

• Introduction of sustainable farming practices

• Reforestation of large areas

How did the introduction of new foods from the Americas affect European societies?

• It increased overall calories and reduced starvation

• It had no significant impact

• It caused widespread food shortages

• It led to a decrease in population