Commerce, Agriculture, and Slavery: Crash Course European History

The video explores European history, focusing on everyday life, agriculture, and commerce from 1500 to 1750. It discusses the agricultural and commercial revolutions, highlighting innovations like crop rotation and land reclamation. The social impact of these changes, including poverty and migration, is examined. The role of slavery in economic growth and its lasting legacy is also covered. Finally, the development of global trade and capitalism, driven by innovations and the Atlantic slave trade, is discussed.

What were the main focuses of the previous lessons in European history?

Describe the changes in life expectancy and standard of living in Europe from 1500 to the early modern period.

What role did the Columbian exchange play in European agriculture?

How did the agricultural and commercial revolutions impact European society?

What were some of the innovations in agriculture during the early modern period?

How did the enclosure movement affect the lives of common people in Europe?

What were the social consequences of the agricultural revolution in Europe?

What were the conditions of slavery in the 18th century, and how did they affect enslaved people?

How did the rise of capitalism change social structures in Europe?

In what ways did the Atlantic slave trade contribute to European economic growth?