Exploration and Cultural Exchange

Similarity between the American and French Revolutions

• Both sought to overthrow oppressive regimes

• Both were primarily driven by economic factors

• Both revolutions were led by military leaders

• Both resulted in the establishment of monarchies

Catalyst for expansion was the use of coal and gas

• Industrial Revolution

• Agricultural Revolution

• Digital Revolution

• Scientific Revolution

Result of the Triangular Trade following the exploration of the Americas.

• Increase of crops available to colonists in the Americas

• Decrease of crops available to colonists in the Americas

• Improvement of trade routes to Europe

• Expansion of indigenous farming techniques

Physical factor that facilitated the Spanish colonizing of Mexico.

• The Aztecs died in large numbers from diseases introduced by the Europeans

• The Spanish had superior military technology and weapons

• The Spanish established strong alliances with local tribes

• The Spanish were able to navigate the terrain better than the Aztecs

John Locke's contribution to political philosophy.

• Developed the theory of evolution

• Created the concept that a social contract exists between government and citizens

• Introduced the idea of absolute monarchy

• Formulated the principles of communism

Discoveries in astronomy were a major turning point

• Scientific Revolution

• Industrial Revolution

• Cognitive Revolution

• Digital Revolution

Principle of the Declaration of Independence influencing the French Revolution

• Right to own property

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

• Right to a fair trial

The Maya based their calendar on careful observations of the planets, sun, and moon.

• The stars and constellations

• The planets, sun, and moon

• The weather patterns

• The tides and ocean currents

Diseases drastically reduced the population of Europe.

• Impact of diseases on European population

• Increase in population due to better health

• Economic growth in Europe

• Migration patterns in Europe

As a result of the Columbian Exchange, western Europeans were introduced to new food crops.

• New food crops that improved the European diet

• Traditional European dishes

• Exotic fruits from Asia

• Spices from Africa