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 were some of the devastating effects of European expansion on Native American populations?

How did the Spanish utilize existing political structures in the Americas for their colonial administration?

What role did Bartolome de las Casas play in advocating for the rights of Native Americans?

In what ways did Christianity influence the cultures of the Americas after European colonization?

What was the significance of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the context of colonial Mexico?

What were the economic motivations behind the establishment of the East India Company and similar corporations?

Discuss the impact of the transatlantic slave trade on African societies.

How did the Columbian Exchange alter the diets and agricultural practices in Europe?

How did the concept of the 'Black Legend' shape perceptions of Spanish colonization?

What were the long-term effects of European colonization on global trade patterns?