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Social Studies
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Define Conquistadors | Spanish soldiers who conquered people in other lands. |
| Define Colonies | Outposts or settlements ruled by the homeland. |
| Define Export | To sell to other countries. |
| Define Import | To buy from other countries |
| Define Balance of Trade | Sell more than you buy in order to obtain gold. |
| Define Triangle Trade | Materials & people traded between the New World, Europe, and Africa. |
| What motivated Europeans to explore? | Gold,Power, Spread religon |
| Why were Europeans forced to explore at sea? | Thieves & Terrain |
| What 5 countries dominated in the Age of Exploration? | Spain, Portugal, England, Netherlands, France |
| Why was Spain able to gain more land in the Americas? | They had better technology and weapons which overwhelmed the natives. |
| What inventions allowed explorers to seek out and conquer new lands? | Compass, Astrolabe, Caravel, Gunpowder |
| What was the impact of these inventions? | They enabled Europeans to conquer land. This help spread European ideas, beliefs, etc. |
| How does mercantilism work? | Countries stockpile gold and silver by exporting more than importing. |
| Why were colonies a critical part of mercantilism? | They supplied the Mother Country with "discounted" products. |
| How did the Mother Country "dictate" mercantilism? | They placed tariffs, or taxes, on all imported goods. This kept their people from buying from other countries. |
| What factors led to the creation of capitalism? | Since governments regulated trade, merchants started to take risks in order to make large profits. |
| Who came up with Capitalism? | Adam Smith |
| How does capitalism work? | People have the ability to start their own businesses and sell products at a price that they choose. |
| What are 3 positives about Capitalism? | Effort, Competition, and Freedom |
| What are 3 negatives about Capitalism? | Poor are disadvantaged, luck, |
| How was European interaction different in Asia? | Asia had already established a strong military civilizations. Europeans traded with Asia instead of "taking over". |
| What impact did Europeans have on Asia? | Europeans tried to spread religion. Many Asians resented this . |
| How did Europeans colonize the Americas? | Europeans did more than just trade with the Americas. |
| Describe the different types of colonies. | 1)Trading 2)Plantation 3)Settler |
| Who fought in the French and Indian War? | France & Great Britain |
| Why was the French and Indian War fought? | It was fought over territory. |
| What was the result of the French & Indian War? | British won and took all of French Land. |
| Why did Europeans seek African slave labor? | The need for labor on plantations in the new world. |
| What effect did the slave trade have? | Tribal warfare increased as tribes captured rival tribes. |
| Did Africans resist the slave trade have? | Some, by either fighting back or revolting on the slaveships. |
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Kyle Lafayette
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